Fire on the Bridge - Great Kanto Earthquake
Artist
Hamada Josen
(Japanese, b. 1875)
Date1926
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements; image: 18.8 x 24.7 cm): 21.7 x 28.9 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Barry Till through the Asian Art Purchase Fund
Object number2008.030.006
DescriptionPrint depicts a burning bridge over the Sumida River during the Kanto earthquake. People are jumping off the bridge and struggling in the water; surrounding boats etc. are also on fire.Colour: multi-colour
Status
Not on view
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