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Utagawa Hiroshige — Kanbara: Night Snow (Kanbara, yoru no yuki) | Edo period, 19th century
Utagawa Hiroshige

Kanbara: Night Snow (Kanbara, yoru no yuki) | Edo period, 19th century

A striking winter landscape featuring Kanbara during a heavy snowfall at night, exemplifying Hiroshige's mastery of atmospheric perspective and seasonal mood. The composition captures the quiet tranquility and visual drama of a snowy evening with his characteristic use of Prussian blue.

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Fine Japanese Prints

December 6, 2021

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 59

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Utagawa Hiroshige, Kanbara: Night Snow (Kanbara, yoru no yuki) | Edo period, 19th century

A striking winter landscape featuring Kanbara during a heavy snowfall at night, exemplifying Hiroshige's mastery of atmospheric perspective and seasonal mood. The composition captures the quiet tranquility and visual drama of a snowy evening with his characteristic use of Prussian blue.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Japanese Art, Night Scene, Landscape, Winter, Snow, Edo Period, Woodblock Print, Hiroshige

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago