Traveler in Snow, from the series A True Mirror of Chinese and Japanese Poetry (Shika shashin kyō) c. 1833

Editor: This woodblock print, "Traveler in Snow" by Hokusai, part of the "True Mirror of Chinese and Japanese Poetry" series, is so evocative. It makes me think of a quiet, introspective journey. What stands out to you? Curator: It whispers of perseverance, doesn't it? I imagine Hokusai, even amidst personal turmoil, found solace observing the resilience of everyday travelers braving harsh landscapes. Notice the horse's bowed head—a subtle nod to nature's imposing power, perhaps mirroring our own burdens. Does it not feel oddly comforting? Editor: I guess so, there's something beautiful in its starkness. Curator: Absolutely. We see life's grand theater playing out in miniature, reminding us that even solitary journeys contribute to the larger human story. A lovely thought, wouldn't you agree?