Ryogoku by Keisai Eisen

Ryogoku 1835 - 1855

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print, woodblock-print

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print

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asian-art

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landscape

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ukiyo-e

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woodblock-print

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cityscape

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, "Ryogoku," by Keisai Eisen, depicts the bustling Ryogoku district of Edo (present-day Tokyo) in the 19th century. The print showcases the lively waterfront, with numerous boats and people navigating the river. Eisen's masterful use of color and detail evokes a sense of atmosphere and movement, capturing the vibrant everyday life of Edo's citizens.

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