1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
An Ancient Picture of the Boat Bridge at Sano in Kozuke Province from the series Curious Views of Famous Bridges in the Provinces is a 1834 by Katsushika Hokusai, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a snowy winter scene with a wooden bridge crossing a frozen river. Two people are walking across it—one on foot, one leading a horse. On the right, a small house with a thatched roof sits near the water’s edge. In the background, bare trees and distant hills fade into a pale sky. Notice how the artist uses simple lines and flat colors to create depth, focusing on the quiet beauty of a winter landscape. The bridge’s railing and the people’s clothing are detailed, while the snow-covered ground stays clean and uncluttered. Look up Katsushika Hokusai next to see more of his work.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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