A winter evening at Chuson-ji temple, in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. A lone monk climbs the snow-covered stone steps toward the Konjiki-do. On either side of the steps, the branches of tall pine trees are heavy with snow; above, snow continues to fall from a dim night sky.

Title: Konjiki-do in Snow (1957)

Artist: Hasui Kawase

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A lone monk wearing a broad hat climbs snowy steps toward the Konjikido; tall pine trees, their branches weighed down by fresh snow, stand on either side of the steps. Up ahead, the small temple building is closed up and deserted. Above, the sky is dark and overcast; snow continues falling across the scene

Title: The Hall of the Golden Hue at Hiraizumi (1957)

Artist: Hasui Kawase

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