Gihachiro Okuyama’s Woodblock “白馬村大楢川のお堂 (Temple Hall on the Ōnaragawa River, Hakuba Village)” depicts a small snow-laden temple hall nestled on the banks of the Ōnaragawa River. In the foreground, a narrow stream winds through thick drifts of snow and smooth, rounded rocks, while a stand of bare winter trees rises beside the hall. Behind, cedar-clad slopes and distant mountains loom under a pale, overcast sky—an intimate portrayal of Hakuba’s tranquil winter landscape. ❄️🏔️
- Year & Edition: Open edition, circa 1960–70s; artist seal lower left.
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet H: 19.50 cm × W: 13.50 cm.
- Condition: Excellent; sharp, clean impression.
- Notes: Hakuba Village in Nagano Prefecture is renowned for its alpine scenery and heavy winter snows. The Ōnaragawa River (大楢川) flows through this mountain valley, giving rise to small shrines and temple halls like the one depicted here. Okuyama’s subtle gray tones capture the stillness of deep winter, highlighting the harmony between rural architecture and the snow-blanketed natural surroundings.
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