View from under the Shin-Ohashi Bridge
Woodblock Print
ca. 1843 (printed)
ca. 1843 (printed)
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This is one of five known designs from a masterfully executed but unfinished series of views of Mount Fuji seen from Edo (Tokyo) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). The Shin-Ohashi Bridge, often known simply as the Ohashi Bridge, was built in 1693. It was one of several bridges that crossed the Sumida River, which flowed southwards into Edo Bay through the centre of the city. The striking westward view onto Mount Fuji from under the massive wooden structure of the bridge is depicted largely in tones of blue, green and brown, the rendering of the sky benefitting from the grain of the cherry wood block from which it was printed.
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| Materials and techniques | Woodblock print |
| Brief description | Woodblock print entitled View from under the Shin-Ohashi Bridge, from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji from the Eastern Capital [Edo], designed by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), signature Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi, artist seal Kuni, censor seal Murata Heiemon, published by Murataya Jirobei, Japan, ca. 1843 |
| Physical description | Woodblock print depicting Mount Fuji seen from under the Shin-Ohashi Bridge in Edo |
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| Object history | Purchased from Sotheby & Co. (Sale of the Happer Collection), accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. From the Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji from Edo series. Purchased from the sale of the Happer Collection, Messrs Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge for £6.15. |
| Summary | This is one of five known designs from a masterfully executed but unfinished series of views of Mount Fuji seen from Edo (Tokyo) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861). The Shin-Ohashi Bridge, often known simply as the Ohashi Bridge, was built in 1693. It was one of several bridges that crossed the Sumida River, which flowed southwards into Edo Bay through the centre of the city. The striking westward view onto Mount Fuji from under the massive wooden structure of the bridge is depicted largely in tones of blue, green and brown, the rendering of the sky benefitting from the grain of the cherry wood block from which it was printed. |
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| Accession number | E.2266-1909 |
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| Record created | November 6, 2002 |
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