Shiba Atago-yama: the chief priest ascends the steps of this shrine overlooking Edo bay at the New Year. Colour woodcut by Hiroshige, 1857.
- Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858.
- Date:
- 1857
- Reference:
- 37307i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The height of the shrine has been greatly exaggerated to increase the feeling of awe
Publication/Creation
Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1857.
Physical description
1 print : woodcut, printed in colours
Contributors
Lettering
Hiroshige-ga
Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and set title
Set title in red cartouche; print title in square cartouche
Notes
One hundred famous places in Edo
Reference
Wellcome Collection 37307i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores