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View of Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital

Shōtei Hokuju 昇亭北寿

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a landscape. A river with dark blue water and a few boats occupies the left side. A large bridge with a rounded top spans the river on the right. In the foreground on the right, a tall building with a flat roof and a shorter building with a peaked roof stand. People walk on the ground in front. The sky is light yellow with dark blue clouds. Japanese writing appears on the left and right sides.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810–1820
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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