Artwork

Tōtō Ryōgokubashi natsu keshiki|Panoramic View of Ryōgoku Bridge in the Summer

Tōtō Ryōgokubashi natsu keshiki|Panoramic View of Ryōgoku Bridge in the Summer is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Tōtō Ryōgokubashi natsu keshiki, or Panoramic View of Ryōgoku Bridge in the Summer, is a triptych woodblock print created by Utagawa Sadahide in 1843. It is a cityscape print held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bustling summer scene at Ryōgoku Bridge, with a crowded riverbank and numerous boats on the water. The composition is dominated by vibrant colors and lively activity, capturing the atmosphere of a busy urban environment.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a sense of depth and texture through the use of fine lines, which build up shadows and details on the boats and buildings. The print's color palette is characterized by deep blues, greens, and bold reds, applied in ink and color on paper.

諸國名橋奇覧　摂洲天満橋|Tenman Bridge at Settsu Province (Sesshū Tenmanbashi), from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces (Shokoku meikyō kiran), Katsushika Hokusai

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide

Utagawa Sadahide, also known as Gountei Sadahide, was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.