Ryōgoku in the Eastern Capital by Utagawa Hiroshige

Ryōgoku in the Eastern Capital Possibly 1858

print, ink, color-on-paper

unusual home photography

water colours

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

fluid art

color-on-paper

coloured pencil

naive art

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

watercolur painting

"Ryōgoku in the Eastern Capital" is a woodblock print created by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige in 1858. This vertical ōban print showcases the Ryōgoku Bridge in Edo (present-day Tokyo) with Mount Fuji in the background. The scene is characterized by serene waters with boats gliding across, a willow branch gracefully drooping over the bridge, and a vibrant depiction of daily life in the bustling city. It captures the beauty and tranquility of the landscape, a trademark of Hiroshige's ukiyo-e style, popular for its focus on landscapes and everyday life.