Bell Tower at Mt. Kôya 1935

This is "Bell Tower at Mt. Kôya" by Hasui Kawase, though when it was made isn't clear. What I find striking is the lack of high contrast, how similar the tones are, and the emphasis on process over the depiction of a particular time. It’s more about the *act* of seeing the falling snow. The delicate layering and subtle color shifts—barely there, like whispers—create a mood that’s almost meditative. Look at the dark lines that define the path, how they're almost swallowed by the snow. You can almost feel the quiet, the muffled sounds of the snow falling. You get a sense that Kawase is interested in the ephemeral—a fleeting moment captured through meticulous mark-making. I'm reminded of Hiroshi Yoshida, another Shin-Hanga printmaker who shared a similar fascination with light and atmosphere. Both artists, in their own ways, invite us to slow down and observe the subtle beauty of the everyday, turning simple scenes into something extraordinary.