Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku bashi yusuzumi uki-e) c. 1740

"Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge" is a uki-e print by Okumura Masanobu, a prominent Japanese artist of the Edo period. The artwork depicts a bustling scene of people enjoying the evening breeze along the Sumida River in Edo (present-day Tokyo). The Ryogoku Bridge is visible in the background, while the foreground shows a group of people gathered on a veranda, enjoying the cool evening air. Masanobu's detailed depiction of everyday life, including the elaborate architecture and the lively interactions of the figures, is a characteristic of his uki-e style, which emphasizes perspective and realism. This uki-e print, dating back to around 1740, is a valuable testament to the social and cultural life of Edo during this period.