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
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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

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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