Accession Number1948/1.201
TitleWillow and bridge in snow
Artist(s)Ohara Shōson (Koson)Object Creation Date1926Medium & Supportcolor woodblock print on paperDimensions 14 1/4 in x 9 3/8 in (36.2 cm x 23.8 cm);22 1/8 in x 18 1/16 in (56.2 cm x 45.88 cm);15 3/16 in x 10 5/16 in (38.5 cm x 26.2 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Margaret Watson ParkerLabel copyThis image is one of the artist’s most familiar works. The hanging willow branches and the red bridge railing covered with snow create a poetic scene. The two figures with their faces hidden behind umbrellas evoke an atmosphere of mystique.
Shoson’s work embodies many ideas of the shin hanga movement. Shin hanga translates as “new print.” It rejuvenates ukiyo-e principles by emphasizing a scene from ordinary life, placing the figures in a landscape setting, and utilizing traditional printing methods.
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Keywords
bridges
snow