Beauty (Bijin) in the Snow
1796
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1796
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in a long, flowing robe stands on a snowy hillside. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a black hat. The robe is mostly muted gold, but the sash and one sleeve are bright red. Behind her, bare trees and a small building peek through the snow. The scene feels quiet and still, like a moment frozen in time. The artist used simple shapes and soft colors to create a calm, peaceful look. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this painting in person.
