東都名所一覧|Fine Views of the Eastern Capital at a Glance (Tōto meisho ichiran) 東都名所一覧
1800, first month (Kansei 12)
Medium
Set of two woodblock printed books; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
each: 10 3/16 × 6 7/8 in. (25.8 × 17.5 cm)
Classification
Illustrated Books
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Family Foundation Gift, in honor of John T. Carpenter, 2013
Accession Number
2013.712a, b
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Art Historical Context
Katsushika Hai's *Fine Views of the Eastern at a Glance (Tōto meisho ichiran)*, created in the first month of 1800 (Kansei 12), a vibrant snapshot of Edo-period Japan—today's Tokyo, then the bustling "Eastern Capital." This set of two woodblock-printed, measuring about 10 by 7 inches each, captures the city's iconic landmarks through lively illustrations of landscapes, boats gliding on rivers, tea houses alive with patrons, and everyday scenes featuring men and women. As of Hokusai's early masterpieces, it reflects his mastery of ukiyo-e, the "pictures of the floating world" style that celebra...
About the Artist
Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎 (Japanese) · 1760 –1849
Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo)