The Monkey Bridge in Winter

Winter

Date:: 1939
Medium:: Japanese Color Woodblock Print
Image courtesy of: Artsy

Description

In "The Monkey Bridge in Winter," Kishio Koizumi presents a contemplative woodblock that draws the viewer into the landscape.

As a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Dating to 1939, this work was created during a period of creative ferment in Japanese printmaking.

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Featured in Collections

Curated cross-cuts that include this print.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Monkey Bridge in Winter was created by Kishio Koizumi (小泉癸巳男) in 1939.

The Monkey Bridge in Winter depicts landscapes, bridges, and winter.