Landscape in the Snow c. 19th century

"Landscape in the Snow" is a 19th-century ink-on-paper hanging scroll by Japanese artist Imaōji Yūzan (1790-1849). The painting, currently at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, depicts a serene winter scene with snow-covered mountains, trees, and rocks. Yūzan's style is characterized by its delicate brushwork and the subtle use of washes, conveying a sense of tranquility and atmospheric depth. This artwork is a fine example of the *suki-e* (pictures of the seasons) genre, a popular theme in Japanese art that celebrates the beauty of nature.