Evening glow at Ryogoku Bridge 1848

"Evening glow at Ryogoku Bridge" is a woodblock print created by Keisai Eisen in 1848, the year of his death. It depicts the Ryogoku Bridge in Tokyo, Japan, under a full moon with boats and people traversing the river. The print is a beautiful example of Ukiyo-e art, a genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo period. Known for their vibrant colors and detailed scenes of everyday life, Ukiyo-e prints captured the beauty of the natural world and the bustling urban landscapes of Edo. Eisen, a master of Ukiyo-e, used subtle shades of blue to create a sense of calm and tranquility in the evening scene, showcasing the unique aesthetic of Japanese art.