Cranes on snow-covered pine

Katsushika Hokusai

Created:
Movement:
c. 1834
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key Notes:
Elegant minimalism, Natural harmony
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Dimensions:
52.4 × 23.5 cm (20 5/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
medium:
Color woodblock print; vertical nagaban
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Cranes on Snow-Covered Pine" is a painting attributed to Katsushika Hokusai, a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his mastery in woodblock prints and paintings. The work exemplifies Hokusai's skill in capturing natural elements with elegance and simplicity, reflecting the Edo period's aesthetic values and the artist's fascination with nature.

Description of the work:

"Cranes on Snow-Covered Pine" by Katsushika Hokusai is a color woodblock print that depicts a serene winter scene featuring cranes perched on a snow-laden pine tree. The composition is characterized by its vertical orientation, emphasizing the elegant forms of the cranes and the intricate detailing of the snow-covered branches, rendered with Hokusai's signature precision and attention to natural beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Cranes on snow-covered pine