Clear Weather after Snow at Matsuchiyama, from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital c. late 1830s - early 1840s

This woodblock print, “Clear Weather after Snow at Matsuchiyama”, from the series “Famous Places in the Eastern Capital”, is by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Created in the late 1830s or early 1840s, the work depicts a snow-covered landscape in the Eastern Capital, Edo (present-day Tokyo), with the Matsuchiyama area in the foreground. The scene features a river, bridges, and houses, all covered in a layer of fresh snow. The delicate use of color and subtle brushstrokes, a hallmark of Hiroshige's style, highlight the beauty of the winter landscape. “Clear Weather after Snow at Matsuchiyama” is a quintessential example of the ukiyo-e genre, showcasing the beauty of everyday life in Edo during the Edo period.