Catalog record · 目録番号 52447

Nihonbashi

日本橋

Artist / 作者: Katsushika Hokusai葛飾北斎
Date / 年代: 1802
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / mfa
Digital image / 画像: 1972 × 1500 px
Published by / 公開者: 白石カナ

Catalog note / 解説

Nihonbashi, from the series "Eight Western Style Views of Edo", by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) Even today, Mt. Fuji can be clearly seen from Tokyo on a cloudless day. That is, of course, if there isn't a tall building blocking your view! In the 19th century, you could stand at Nihonbashi and see Mt. Fuji rising behind Edo Castle. Hokusai has depicted this scene in a style that resembles the fine-line drawing found in western etchings. The thin crescent moon might indicate that the sun has just set.

Image record / 画像情報

MFA · c. 1805-06 · mfa

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