歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 比良暮雪」|Evening Snow at Mount Hira, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1834
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a snowy mountain range with dark trees clinging to its slopes. A winding road cuts through the scene, leading toward distant hills. The sky is pale, and the water below is a deep blue, with a small boat floating near the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show texture in the snow and trees. Notice how the shadows on the mountains add depth without heavy detail. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
