Who painted Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow?

Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow was painted by Suzuki Harunobu in 1769.

Where can I see Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow?

Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow?

Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow

Suzuki Harunobu , 1769

Yuki|雪月花雪|Snow is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1769, this woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu depicts a small group of three figures moving together beneath umbrellas. The composition is rendered in ink and color on paper, and the work is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The scene presents three individuals—two dressed in red garments with gold trim and one man in a more subdued outfit—walking side by side under a sky of muted gray. Their umbrellas suggest protection from precipitation, while the gentle gestures and poised hairstyles convey a moment of shared travel or leisure.

Technique & Style

Harunobu employs the ukiyo-e woodblock method, using fine lines and subtle color washes to delineate the figures and their flowing robes. Soft hues and delicate shading, achieved through careful carving and printing, give the scene a sense of movement and atmospheric light without heavy contrast.

History & Provenance

The print dates to the late eighteenth century, a period when Harunobu was renowned for his elegant portrayals of everyday life. It entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains a representative example of his work in the genre of Japanese woodblock prints.