Distant view of Tenjin Bridge, from
by Oda Kazuma
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
The great Tenjin Bridge (Tenjinbashi) spanning the Okawa River in Osaka was, at the time of Kazuma's print, one of the longest arch bridges in Japan — its elegant curve and the river traffic below it a natural subject for an artist drawn to the relationship between bridge, water, and city. This woodblock print, from an unidentified series, captures the distant view of the bridge: its span reading as a gentle arc against the city skyline, the river beneath it alive with boat traffic and the reflected light of the surrounding urban landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Distant view of Tenjin Bridge, from was created by Oda Kazuma (織田一磨).
Distant view of Tenjin Bridge, from depicts landscapes and bridges.