River of Omue and Bridge of Oda
Medium
Woodblock print; ink on paper
Dimensions
8 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (21 x 31.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Morris Manges, in memory of her husband, Dr. Morris Manges, 1947
Accession Number
JP3047
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the bustling world of Edo-period Japan (1615–1868) with *River of Omue and Bridge of Oda*, a captivating woodblock print from around 1700. Created by an unidentified artist using ink on paper, this intimate 8¼ × 12¼-inch work depicts a lively riverside scene featuring the iconic Bridge of Oda spanning the River of Omue. Crowds of people, horses, and lush trees animate the composition, evoking the energy of travel and daily life along Japan's waterways. Woodblock printing, a hallmark of Japanese artistry, allowed for affordable production and wide distribution during the Edo era—a ti...