Who created "Ryogoku Bridge"?

Ryogoku Bridge was created by Kuwagata Keisai in ca. 1780.

When was "Ryogoku Bridge" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1780.

What medium is "Ryogoku Bridge"?

Ryogoku Bridge is Woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Is "Ryogoku Bridge" in the public domain?

Yes, Ryogoku Bridge is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Ryogoku Bridge

Kuwagata Keisai

ca. 1780

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

11 5/8 x 16 5/8 in. (29.5 x 42.2 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

JP3053

Tags

BridgesBoatsLanternsTea Houses

Art Historical Context

Kuwagata Keisai's *Ryogoku Bridge*ca. 1780) is a vibrant woodblock print capturing the bustling energy of Edo-period (1615–1868) Tokyo along the Sumida River.ogoku Bridge, a wooden span, was a hub of urban leisure, where crowds gathered for fireworks displays, boating excursions, and festivals. As a disciple of the pioneering ukiyo-e master Harunobu, Keisai specialized in these "bridge prints," offering affordable glimpses into the "floating world" of pleasure and everyday life for a wide audience beyond the elite. Rendered in ink and color on paper, the print measures 11 5/8 x 16 5/8 inches ...

Ryogoku Bridge

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