Fireworks at Ryōgoku, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo by Utagawa Hiroshige

Fireworks at Ryōgoku, from the series One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo 1858

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print, watercolor, woodblock-print

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print

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impressionism

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asian-art

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landscape

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ukiyo-e

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watercolor

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woodblock-print

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cityscape

"Fireworks at Ryōgoku" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige from his renowned series "One Hundred Views of Famous Places in Edo," created in 1858. This evocative work depicts a nighttime scene of the Ryōgoku Bridge in Edo (present-day Tokyo), illuminated by a dazzling display of fireworks reflecting on the water's surface. The print captures the festive atmosphere of a summer night in Edo, with numerous boats filled with people enjoying the spectacle. Hiroshige’s use of vibrant colors and delicate details adds to the visual impact of this ukiyo-e masterpiece.

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