Snow Scene with Figures Outside a Temple 1742 - 1815

This woodblock print, created by renowned ukiyo-e artist Torii Kiyonaga between 1742 and 1815, showcases a picturesque winter scene. The composition features a group of figures enjoying the snowy landscape outside a temple, with a distant view of a body of water. The intricate details of the architecture, the delicate rendering of the snow-laden trees, and the figures' elegant attire contribute to the print's aesthetic appeal. "Snow Scene with Figures Outside a Temple" exemplifies Kiyonaga's mastery of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period (1603–1868), and captures the beauty of the natural world.