Beauty on a Snowy Quay 18th century Teisai Hokuba Japanese An elegant beauty dressed in black has rushed to the snow-covered quay, where a boat is waiting, perhaps with her lover under its roof. Snow is everywhereon the opposite side of the river, where a torii (gate to a Shinto shrine) is dimly visible; on houses; on the boat; and on the bank where she stands. Breaking the harsh contrast of black against white are the brilliant reds of her undersash, her undergarment, and a clog, which are all delicately outlined in gold ink. Hokuba, who often signed his name Teisei Hokuba, was one of the most successful pupils of the great master Hokusai. A prolific artist, almost up to his teacher's caliber, Hokuba produced many paintings and prints.. Beauty on a Snowy Quay. Teisai Hokuba (Japanese, 1771-1844). Japan. 18th century. Hanging scroll; ink and color, and gold on silk. Edo period (1615-1868). Paintings
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