Benkei Bridge
- Date:
- Not set
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Benkei Bridge (Benkei-bashi) in Tokyo's Akasaka district spans the moat of the old Benkei-bori canal, its name invoking the legendary warrior-monk Benkei of the 12th century. Yoshida's print captures the bridge's quiet urban presence — stone balustrades reflected in still canal water — alongside the Warriors tag suggesting some historical or martial visual reference within the composition. The bridge subject allowed him to explore Tokyo's older infrastructure alongside the more famous subjects of the Twelve Scenes series.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benkei Bridge was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in Not set.
Benkei Bridge was published by Yoshida Studio (Not set).
Benkei Bridge depicts landscapes, bridges, and warriors.