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Evening Snow on Matsuchi Hilll, from the series Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Fur
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Evening Snow on Matsuchi Hilll, from the series Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Fur
Evening Snow on Matsuchi Hilll, from the series Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei), ca. 1765-70
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This polychrome woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, titled "Evening Snow on Matsuchi Hilll" transports us to the enchanting world of 18th-century Edo. The delicate colors and intricate details bring to life a serene winter scene, where snowflakes gently descend upon Mount Matsuchi. In this artwork, we see a woman engrossed in a leisurely indoor activity. She sits beside a kotatsu, a traditional Japanese heater covered with a warm blanket. Engaged in playing sugoroku, an ancient board game popular during the Edo period, she finds solace and entertainment amidst the wintry weather outside. The room is adorned with elegant interior decorations and literature that reflect the refined taste of the time. A window frames the snowy landscape beyond, creating an exquisite contrast between warmth and coldness. As she takes puffs from her tobacco pipe, poetry fills her mind as she contemplates nature's beauty through both sight and scent. This harmonious blend of art forms – painting, literature, gaming – showcases how people sought solace indoors during harsh winters while still appreciating the wonders of nature. Suzuki Harunobu's masterful technique captures not only physical landscapes but also emotions evoked by seasons. Through his ukiyo-e prints like this one held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection today; he preserves Japan's rich cultural heritage for generations to come.
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