Who created "The Monkey Bridge"?

The Monkey Bridge was created by Katsushika Taito II (Japanese, active c. 1810–50s) in early 1830s.

When was "The Monkey Bridge" created?

This artwork was created early 1830s.

What medium is "The Monkey Bridge"?

The Monkey Bridge is color woodblock print.

Is "The Monkey Bridge" in the public domain?

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

The Monkey Bridge

Katsushika Taito II (Japanese, active c. 1810–50s)

early 1830s

Medium

color woodblock print

Dimensions

26 × 23.5 cm

Classification

Department

Japanese Art

Museum

Cleveland Museum of Art

Credit

Gift from J. H. Wade

Accession Number

1921.413

Tags

male

About this artwork

Taito II, who studied with Hokusai, created this image of the Monkey Bridge in Kai Province, west of Tokyo. By depicting the moon beneath the narrow bridge, he emphasized the height of the gorge. Before it was given to the museum by one of its founders, Jeptha H. Wade, this print was trimmed. Uncut versions of the same scene include a section with a poetic inscription designed to look like a rubbing from a stone stele, or commemorative marker, often erected in scenic locations. Ink was also appl...

The Monkey Bridge

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