Artwork
歌川広重画 「名所江戸百景 駒形堂吾嬬橋」|“Azuma Bridge from Komagatadō Temple,” from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Komagatadō Azumabashi)
歌川広重画 「名所江戸百景 駒形堂吾嬬橋」|“Azuma Bridge from Komagatadō Temple,” from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Komagatadō Azumabashi) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, 'Azuma Bridge from Komagatadō Temple,' is part of Utagawa Hiroshige's series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, created in 1857. It is a cityscape print held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nighttime river scene with Azuma Bridge, buildings along the shore, and boats on the water. A large bird flies overhead, and a red flag is visible on the right side, adding to the scene's activity.
Technique & Style
Hiroshige used bold, contrasting colors such as deep blues and bright greens to create a vivid atmosphere. The buildings are rendered with simple yet detailed forms, featuring glowing rooftops and lanterns.
Artist & collection
Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
- 「名所江戸百景 よし原 日本堤」|“Nihon Embankment at Yoshiwara,” from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Yoshiwara, Nihonzutsumi)
二代歌川広重画 「諸国名所百景 京都四条夕すずみ」|Enjoying the Evening Cool at Shijō in Kyoto, from the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)
「名所江戸百景 蓑輪 金杉 三河しま」|“Minowa, Kanasugi at Mikawashima,” from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Minowa Kanasugi, Mikawashima)
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 堅田落雁」|Descending Geese at Katada, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)
歌川広重画 「あふみ八景 石山秋月」|Autumn Moon at Ishiyama, from the series Eight Views of Ōmi (Ōmi hakkei)