Fireworks at Ryogoku Bridge

Artist Ando Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797 - 1858)

Publisher Uoya Eikichi

Date1855

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements): 35.5 × 24.3 cm Other (image): 33.8 × 22.2 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. Theodore Lande

Object number1984.054.014

DescriptionNight scene of a landscape. A wide bridge is crowded with hundreds of figures. Below the bridge are many boats carrying people. Above in the grey sky is an arch extending to the top of the image. At the top right corner are multiples of star like forms.

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