59 (53) Ryōgoku Bridge and the Great Riverbank 1857

"59 (53) Ryōgoku Bridge and the Great Riverbank" is a woodblock print created in 1857 by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. This ukiyo-e artwork captures a bustling scene of the Ryōgoku Bridge over the Sumida River in Edo (present-day Tokyo). The print showcases the bridge's intricate structure and the vibrant activity of the surrounding area, including numerous boats, merchants, and pedestrians. Hiroshige’s detailed depiction of the bridge and its surroundings highlights the bustling life of Edo during the mid-19th century.