Item Description : This captivating Japanese painting by renowned artist Shutaro Muramatsu, titled "First Snow on Mount Asama" (初雪 浅間山), is an exquisite representation of Japan's natural beauty in winter. Executed in the traditional Nihonga style, the work is delicately painted with gold mud (金泥仕様), enhancing the texture and elegance of the snowy landscape. A still lake mirrors the pristine white peaks under a deep cobalt sky, while leafless trees create striking contrast against the snow-covered hills. The artist’s mastery of color, texture, and seasonal atmosphere is beautifully evident. The painting is signed on the front and comes with the original artist’s seal and label on the reverse, housed in a sophisticated silver-toned frame with linen matting. A stunning piece that exemplifies the serene yet powerful qualities of Japanese winter landscapes. Size : Painting dimensions: 14.5 cm (H) × 21.5 cm (W) Frame dimensions: 34 cm (H) × 41 cm (W) × 5 cm (D) Weight: 1960 g Artist Profile : Shutaro Muramatsu (born 1935 in Shizuoka Prefecture) is a celebrated reformer of Nihonga (Japanese-style painting). After graduating from the Tokyo University of the Arts, he completed a postgraduate course in Nihonga and won the New Artist Award at the Shinseisaku Exhibition. He became an active member of the Soga-kai and formed the avant-garde group "Megalope" in 1973 to explore new directions in Japanese painting. His academic contributions include serving as Associate Professor and later Professor at Tsukuba University, and from 2000, Professor at Osaka University of Arts. Notable works include Galloping Horse (1978), Thousand-Armed Kannon (2004), and large-scale public murals like Union, Strength, Harmony (1981) in Yamagata and Hymn to the Sea’s Children (1983) in Shizuoka. Muramatsu's expressive, bold style explores universal themes such as life, death, and love, pushing the boundaries of traditional Nihonga with emotional intensity and innovation. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.