二代目歌川豊国 作 1833～34年頃〔天保4-5年頃〕
宿坊から雪化粧の富士山を眺める人々の姿を描いた絵です。宿坊に滞在しそこから富士山を眺め富士信仰や富士詣の様子を伝えています。参詣者が多く菅笠白衣の道者たちが社殿境内見えています。社殿の後ろにそびえ立つ富士山の「暮雪」夕暮れ時の雪景色で雪を冠った部分も有りますが白一色ではなく所々の山襞を薄墨で施し写実昧を出した表現に斬新さを感じさせる。二代目歌川豊国の作品は人物画が多い中のこの風景画は大変貴重な作品である。
Painted by Utagawa Toyokuni II, circa 1833-34 (Tempo 4-5).
This work depicts people gazing at snow capped Mount Fuji from a temple lodging. The view of Mount Fuji from the lodging vividly conveys the scene of orship and pilgrimage to Mount Fuji. Many worshippers are depicted within the temple grounds, including those wearing white robes and hats woven from rush and straw. In "Evening Snow," Mount Fuji towers behind the shrine building. The snowy landscape at dusk is partially covered in snow, but rather than depicting it pure white, the folds of the mountain are depicted with light ink, creating a realistic and innovative expression. Utagawa Toyokuni II's works mainly consist of portraits, making this landscape painting extremely valuable.