Sign of the Snow (Translation)
雪もよひ 昭和時代 伊東深水筆 絹本著色金泥 (Primary Title)
Yukimoyohi (Transliterated Title)
Ito Shinsui 伊東深水, Japanese, 1898 - 1972 (Artist)
In this scene, a woman walks outside a fenced courtyard, wearing a kimono overcoat with intricate floral designs and a heavy scarf around her neck. The layers of foliage and greenery behind her display Ito Shinsui’s masterful skills in depicting both botanical and figural subjects. Unlike his contemporary Kawase Hasui, who specialized in landscapes, Shinsui produced hundreds of paintings and woodblock prints featuring women, using vibrant color palettes and Western-influenced painting techniques.
Ukiyo-e 浮世絵
Nihonga 日本画
Showa period (1926-1989)
深水 Shinsui
深水 Shinsui
Storage box: Inscribed by the artist with title, inscription and signature.
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
© artist or artist’s estate
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