Tanuki in the Snow with First Bamboo Shoots of Spring

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From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Tanuki in the Snow with First Bamboo Shoots of Spring is an unspecified by Mori Ippō, depicting Bamboo, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Mori Ippō
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting shows a tanuki, a type of Japanese raccoon dog, standing in the snow. It's looking up at some bamboo shoots that are just starting to grow. The tanuki is drawn in black and white, and the background is a light tan color. The painting has a simple, quiet feel to it. The artist has used gentle lines and soft colors to create a sense of calm. The bamboo shoots add a touch of green to the scene, which helps to balance out the coldness of the snow. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Mori Ippō.

About the artist

Artist

Mori Ippō

Mori Ippō painted animals and quiet nature scenes in Japan during the 1800s. In “Tanuki in the Snow with First Bamboo Shoots of Spring,” soft snow meets fresh green shoots under a pale sky—simple, gentle, and full of…

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