Artwork

Asa ichi no yuki|Snow at an Early Morning Market [Chinese shopping for vegetables]

Asa ichi no yuki|Snow at an Early Morning Market [Chinese shopping for vegetables] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshitora. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Asa ichi no yuki, or Snow at an Early Morning Market, is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshitora. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a snowy street scene with people walking under umbrellas, suggesting a market day. The focus is on capturing a cold, busy moment, with the heavy snowfall and wet ground conveying a sense of atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a striking visual effect by using bright colors against the dark snow. The print showcases the artist's use of cross-hatching to build texture with lines, adding depth to the scene.