Great Bridge at Senju
by Kogan Tobari
- Date:
- 1913
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Great Bridge at Senju, a 1913 color woodblock print, depicts the historic crossing over the Arakawa River in northern Tokyo. Senju was a famous departure point on the road north from Edo, and its bridge carried centuries of travel and commerce. Tobari's color print gives the structure a physical presence enhanced by the registration of multiple blocks, each color layer adding depth to the bridge's mass and the water's movement beneath it. The 1913 date places this work at the beginning of the sosaku-hanga movement's formal organization, making it an early statement of Tobari's commitment to artist-driven printmaking.
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Great Bridge at Senju was created by Kogan Tobari (戸張孤雁) in 1913.
Great Bridge at Senju depicts landscapes and bridges.