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Winter Landscape

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a serene landscape drawing. The drawing shows a snowy landscape with a bridge over water. The bridge has an arch and railings. There are trees on both sides of the bridge, some with bare branches and others with green leaves. In the background, there are hills and mountains covered in snow. The sky above is a light beige color. The ground is covered in snow, with some grass and rocks visible. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of beige, gray, green, and brown. The drawing style is simple and traditional. The landscape is by Katsushika Hokusai, titled "Winter Landscape".

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 225 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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