Details

This Koson woodblock print poetically captures the serene beauty of a winter scene, featuring a crow perched atop a snow-covered torii gate. The crow's dark silhouette contrasts starkly with the pristine white snow, highlighting the bird's solitary presence. In the distance, a pagoda rises gracefully, its elegant contours partially obscured by the gentle snowfall. In the foreground, a bridge emerges, inviting the viewer further into the tranquil landscape.

Connoisseur's Note

This impression features hand-applied gofun (Chinese White) derived from the ground kaki (oyster shell) throughout the print’s surface, suggesting heavy snowfall.