River Sumida in snow
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A snow-covered riverbank in deep blue and white tones, with a wooden fence post and a black bird perched in the foreground and a bare, snow-laden tree branch arching from the right edge. On the river a covered boat with a thatched roof carries a standing figure poling it along, while a second boat is visible faintly in the distance under a grey, snow-flecked sky. This woodblock print, "River Sumida in snow" by Takahashi Shotei, is rendered in a muted palette of indigo blue, white, and grey, evoking a quiet, cold stillness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
River Sumida in snow was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭).
River Sumida in snow uses Bokashi, on woodblock print.
River Sumida in snow was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
River Sumida in snow depicts landscapes, snow scenes, and rivers & lakes.