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Snow Landscape, c1740. Creator: Tachibana Morikuni
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Snow Landscape, c1740. Creator: Tachibana Morikuni
Snow Landscape, c1740
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Snow Landscape" is a captivating black and white woodblock print from the 1740s by the renowned Japanese artist Tachibana Morikuni. This masterpiece, a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Asia, showcases the serene beauty of a wintry landscape. The image is taken from a book and depicts a tranquil scene of hills blanketed in snow, their contours softened by the gentle falling of the season's first snowflakes. The trees, their branches bare and etched against the pristine white backdrop, stand as silent sentinels, their leaves long shed, adding to the sense of stillness and quietude. The print, a prime example of the Kosoken style, is characterized by its simplicity and minimalist approach. The artist's deft use of calligraphy, visible in the inscription at the bottom right, adds an elegant touch to the composition. The print's monochromatic palette, with its stark contrasts of white and black, further enhances the wintery mood, transporting the viewer to a far-off, snow-covered land. This woodblock print, a product of the eighteenth century, is a visual representation of the concept of 'mono no aware,' the Japanese aesthetic sensibility that cherishes the transient beauty of things. It invites us to pause, to reflect, and to appreciate the silent, wintry scene unfolding before us. This beautiful work of art, now in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), is a reminder of the enduring power of nature to inspire and captivate, regardless of time or place. The print is attributed to Tachibana Morikuni, also known as Arichika or Yuzei Tachibana, and was published by Naramura Yuzeishi.
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