The Kiso Mountains in Snow

dated 8th month of the Snake year, 1857

Not on view

This landscape was executed by Hiroshige just one year before his death as part of a set of three triptychs on the theme known as setsugetsuka (a compound term made up of the words for snow, moon, and flowers). Snow is the theme here; the moon and flowers are depicted in the other two triptychs.

The immense snow-covered mountains at the center, flanked by bridges on both sides, are almost spiritual in their monumentality. The dramatic composition invites the viewer to step into a mysterious world beyond the massive white peaks.

Artwork Details

Kisojo no San Sen
木曽路之山川
Title: The Kiso Mountains in Snow
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: dated 8th month of the Snake year, 1857
Culture: Japan
Medium: Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Dimensions: Each H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1914
Object Number: JP66
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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