Ancient View of Yatsuhashi in Mikawa Province (Mikawa no Yatsuhashi no kozu), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran)
The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The print shows a long, elevated wooden bridge with many pillars spanning a body of water. The bridge has a railing on one side and is elevated above the water on short pillars. There are several people walking on the bridge wearing traditional Japanese clothing; some carry umbrellas or other items. A tree grows from an island in the water near the bridge. In the background, there is a hill or mountain rising from the water. The sky fades from dark blue at the top to light yellow near the horizon. The colors used are muted, with shades of blue, yellow, green, and brown. The overall composition is detailed and busy. The print features a vertical block of Japanese text in the top-right corner. The image presents a serene and traditional Japanese scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1830
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 409 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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