Woman in snow by the river
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A woman stands in a snowscape by a river — perhaps the Sumida or one of its tributaries — her dark kimono vivid against the white accumulation, the river behind her dark and moving while the near bank lies still. The bijin-ga (beautiful woman) tag indicates this is as much a portrait of feminine presence in winter as a landscape view, the woman's contemplative posture suggesting she is absorbed in the experience of winter by the water rather than simply crossing through it. Snow, river, and figure create an image of unusual stillness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woman in snow by the river was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭).
Woman in snow by the river was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Woman in snow by the river depicts landscapes, snow scenes, and rivers & lakes.