諸國名橋奇覧 東海道岡崎矢はぎのはし|Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on the Tōkaidō (Tōkaidō Okazaki Yahagi no hashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran)
1828
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1828
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a long wooden bridge curving over a river, with people walking across. Below the bridge, the water splits into streams around tall wooden supports. On the shore, trees and buildings line the riverbank, and a few boats float in the distance. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the whole scene has a calm, slightly misty look. Notice how the bridge’s structure is simple but strong, with no extra decorations. The people crossing look small compared to the bridge, making it seem grand. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
