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Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Okazaki Yahagi no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran)

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A large, arched bridge with a light-colored deck and reddish-brown pillars spans a river, with a mountain in the background. The bridge has a gentle curve and appears to be made of wood. It is wide enough for multiple people to walk across at the same time. On the bridge, there are several people and some horse-drawn carriages. In the foreground, there are trees and buildings with dark blue roofs. A river or stream runs underneath the bridge, with areas of sand or mud visible. Several white parasols are present near the river. In the background, there is a large mountain with snow on its peak. The sky is blue with some clouds. The overall scene depicts a traditional Japanese landscape with a bridge, river, and mountain.

Artwork Details

Date
1827–30
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 405 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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