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Clear Weather after Snow

Utagawa Hiroshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print titled "Clear Weather after Snow" by Utagawa Hiroshige. The scene shows a mountainous landscape with snow-covered slopes and trees. The right side features a steep slope with a house at the top, accompanied by a red seal. Two large trees stand on the slope, their branches heavy with snow. A small stream runs through the center, flanked by a path with a few people. In the background, a pink and blue sky fades into a beige tone. The left side shows a more gradual slope with sparse vegetation. The top-left corner contains Japanese text and a red rectangular seal. The entire scene is framed by a beige border with rounded corners. The color palette includes shades of blue, pink, beige, black, and red. The composition is detailed and asymmetrical, with a focus on natural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1797–1861
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette