The Great Bridge of Sanjō in Kyoto
- Date:
- 1927
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 40.8 × 27.3 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
The Sanjō Ōhashi spanning the Kamo River in Kyoto was a terminus of the old Tōkaidō highway and one of the historically significant bridges in Japan. Yoshida's 1927 print depicts the bridge in its urban context — the river flowing between the western Gion and eastern Higashiyama districts, the mountains of Kyoto visible in the distance. The Kamo River bridges were subjects of enormous cultural resonance, associated with centuries of artistic and literary tradition, and Yoshida's treatment brings modern printmaking clarity to a view that carried the weight of that accumulated significance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Great Bridge of Sanjō in Kyoto was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1927.
The Great Bridge of Sanjō in Kyoto was published by Yoshida Studio (1927).
The Great Bridge of Sanjō in Kyoto depicts landscapes and bridges, set at Kyoto.
The Great Bridge of Sanjō in Kyoto measures 40.8 × 27.3 cm (Oban format).