Autumn Leaves and the Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Kyoto
Woodblock Print
ca. 1840-1842 (made)
ca. 1840-1842 (made)
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Arashiyama is a well-known area in the north-western part of Kyoto. It takes its name from the small mountain we see here from the northern bank of the Hozu River. Boatmen pole rafts of logs towards the Togetsu Bridge on the horizon to the east. Arashiyama was only a short distance from the centre of Kyoto. People visited it all year round, as they still do today. It was particularly busy during the cherry blossom season and at maple-viewing time, as shown here in this 'uchiwa-e' (rigid fan print) design by Hiroshige.
Object details
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| Title | Autumn Leaves and the Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Kyoto (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour print from woodblocks |
| Brief description | Woodblock print, Utagawa Hiroshige I; 'Autumn Leaves and the Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Kyoto'; fan print, Japanese, about 1840-1842 |
| Physical description | Fan print, aiban size. Artist signature: Hiroshige ga. Publisher mark: Enshuya Matabei. |
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| Credit line | Webb Bequest |
| Summary | Arashiyama is a well-known area in the north-western part of Kyoto. It takes its name from the small mountain we see here from the northern bank of the Hozu River. Boatmen pole rafts of logs towards the Togetsu Bridge on the horizon to the east. Arashiyama was only a short distance from the centre of Kyoto. People visited it all year round, as they still do today. It was particularly busy during the cherry blossom season and at maple-viewing time, as shown here in this 'uchiwa-e' (rigid fan print) design by Hiroshige. |
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| Accession number | E.4871-1919 |
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| Record created | November 17, 2003 |
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