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Panoramic View of Ryōgoku Bridge in the Summer

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a panoramic view of a bridge and river scene. A large, light-colored bridge with a curved roadway spans the width of the image. The bridge connects two landmasses on either side of a river. The river is filled with numerous boats and ships of various sizes. The water is shades of blue and white. On both sides of the river, there are crowds of people. The sky is dark gray. There are several red banners or flags along the riverbanks and on the boats. The image has a beige border. The artwork style is traditional Japanese. The scene appears to be set in the summer.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
598 × 310 px
Museum record:
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