Houses on a Street of Kyoto:The Snow in Spsing in Gion

Houses on a Street of Kyoto:The Snow in Spsing in Gion, 1973

Author: Yuichiro Isoda
Print Type: Original Postcard
Publisher: Benrido Co., Ltd.
Print Condition: New

Kyoto Houses and Alley – Gion Shirakawa in Spring Snow by Mataichirō Isoda (1907–1998) captures the quiet elegance of Kyoto’s historic district under a veil of snow. Originally painted in 1973, this work reflects the artist’s refined sensitivity to seasonal change and the harmony between architecture and nature. The scene depicts the traditional wooden townhouses and narrow lanes of Gion along the Shirakawa River, where falling snow softens the atmosphere and enhances the district’s timeless charm. Isoda, a Kyoto-born painter active in the Japanese art world through the mid-20th century, is celebrated for his lyrical landscapes and keen observation of everyday beauty. Through this piece, viewers are invited to experience the serene poetry of Kyoto in winter, where history and nature merge in a moment of tranquil grace.

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