Snow valley of Mount Hakuba
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A snow-filled valley descends between steep green mountain slopes toward a pale pink and orange sky at the horizon, with jagged white peaks visible in the distance. A line of small figures and pack animals crosses the snowfield in the lower portion of the composition, casting faint shadows on the white surface. This woodblock print, "Snow valley of Mount Hakuba" by Kawase Hasui, renders the scene in soft greens, whites, and a muted dusk palette.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Snow valley of Mount Hakuba was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Snow valley of Mount Hakuba depicts landscapes.