{"product_id":"snow-on-the-sumida-river-keisai-eisen","title":"Snow on the Sumida River - Keisai Eisen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Keisai Eisen depicting a ferry boat crossing the snow-covered Sumida River during the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeisai Eisen, a prolific designer of the late Edo period, captures a quiet winter scene along the Sumida River in this woodblock print. The composition focuses on a ferry boat crossing the water, filled with passengers shielded from the cold by straw capes and umbrellas. The river itself is rendered in a deep, saturated blue, providing a stark contrast to the white snow that blankets the riverbanks and the boughs of the pine tree in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEisen employs the traditional Ukiyo-e aesthetic, prioritising clear outlines and flat areas of colour. The scene is balanced by the diagonal reach of the pine tree, which draws the eye across the water toward the distant, snow-dusted shoreline. Small structures are visible in the background, suggesting the proximity of the bustling city of Edo, yet the atmosphere remains hushed and still. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the period, with the woodblock process allowing for the crisp definition of the figures and the delicate texture of the falling snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a student of the Kikugawa school, Eisen was known for his work in various genres, including bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) and landscape prints. This work reflects the broader interest in meisho-e, or pictures of famous places, which became popular as travel within Japan increased during the nineteenth century. The print offers a glimpse into the daily life of the region, documenting the intersection of human activity and the seasonal shifts of the natural environment. The limited palette, dominated by blues, greys, and earthy tones, maintains a sense of unity throughout the image, ensuring that the focus remains on the narrative of the river crossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-actor-yamanaka-heikuro-i-torii-kiyonobu-i\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Yamanaka Heikuro I - Torii Kiyonobu I — Torii Kiyonobu I\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bamboo-quay-by-kyobashi-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBamboo Quay by Kyōbashi Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Keisai Eisen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58987453972815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58987656020303,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58987656053071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58987656085839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58987656118607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58987656151375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58987656184143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58987656216911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58987656249679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58987656282447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58987656315215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58987656347983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Snow-on-the-Sumida-River_Poster_CompositorV1_1790955398628.jpg?v=1790956548","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/snow-on-the-sumida-river-keisai-eisen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}