Ryogoku bridge, the central crossing point over Tokyo's principal river. Colour woodcut by Hiroshige III, 1870s.
- Hiroshige III, 1842?-1894.
- Date:
- [between 1870 and 1879]
- Reference:
- 37392i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In traditional composition, varied modes of transport are shown beneath the telegraph wires. In the background are restaurants and geisha houses of the Yanagibashi district
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], [between 1870 and 1879]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Ryogoku bridge was frequently depicted in prints
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37392i
Creator/production credits
Style and subject matter suggest Hiroshige III
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores