This delicate piece depicts a Gassho-style house in Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage Site. This region is one of Japan's snowiest areas and has a harsh climate, where people endure heavy snowfall for up to three to four months. The steep thatched roofs covered in deep snow, red persimmons lingering on the branches, and the quiet winter scenery... The delicate lines characteristic of copperplate engraving, based on a monotone color scheme, combined with the subtle warmth of Norikane's specialty, beautifully express the warmth of ancient Japanese sentiment even amid the harshness of winter. The serene scene brings quiet healing to the soul. Technic: Etching Artist: Hiroto NORIKANE 乗兼広人 (b 1949) Title: "Snow Scene (Shirakawago)" Limited 32/100, in 2018 Japan Hand signed and numbered by the artist with title and red artist seal. Conditions: Excellent conditions. Dimensions: Paper size: 260 x 330 mm Image size: 182 x 250 mm Hiroto Norikane employs etching and aquatint techniques to craft intricately detailed prints. His works are characterized by subdued colors, such as black and white, shades of brown, or a minimalist palette of one or two colors. His artistry reflects the tranquility of the Japanese landscape. Norikane says that like printmaking, travel is an important part of his life. He creates works that express the emotions he encounters on his aimless travels. Norikane has attempted printmaking with a wide range of themes, including the "Blowfish Series" "Cat Series" "Fish Series" "Folk House Series" and "Tree Series". In 2024, he had been working on printmaking for 55 years. He says that he is finally beginning to see his own way, and printmaking, like a journey, has no end. Born: 1949. Hiroshima, Japan Education : Sokei Academy of Fine Art and Design; studied under Yoshida Hodaka and Kato Kiyomi Collections : Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Portland Museum of Art, Oregon City Museum, USA; Sado Hangamura Museum, Niigata Shipment with tracking we do combine shipments for woodblock prints, please have a look at our weekly proposal of Japanese fine art! Thank you!