Sanjo Bridge — 三条大橋
- Date:
- circa 1950-1970
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Sanjo Bridge (三条大橋) — the ancient bridge crossing the Kamo River at Sanjo Avenue, one of the traditional entry points to Kyoto for travelers arriving from the east along the Tokaido Road — is both a practical urban structure and a site of great historical and poetic significance. From the bridge one looks back toward the Higashiyama hills and forward into the city; it marks the culmination of the great highway's journey from Edo. Kotozuka's treatment of this bridge scene captures the atmosphere of crossing between worlds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sanjo Bridge — 三条大橋 was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in circa 1950-1970.
Sanjo Bridge — 三条大橋 depicts landscapes and bridges.