Gion bashi bridge, Asakusa
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
One of several published states of Hasui's Gion Bridge composition in Asakusa, this print likely represents a distinct edition with variations in color printing or block recutting. Asakusa's Gion Bridge appeared in Hasui's work as part of his broader documentation of Tokyo's historic neighborhoods, which were being rapidly transformed in the early twentieth century. The composition probably situates the bridge within its urban context — temple rooflines, lanterns, or figures crossing — rendered through layered woodblock printing on washi paper. Shin-hanga publishers including Watanabe Shozaburo frequently reissued popular subjects; differences between numbered states typically appear in sky gradations, water treatment, and seasonal coloring of surrounding foliage or architectural details.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gion bashi bridge, Asakusa was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Gion bashi bridge, Asakusa depicts landscapes.