目黒の太鼓橋
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Meguro Drum Bridge (目黒の太鼓橋) was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭) in c. 1920.
Meguro Drum Bridge was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1920).
Meguro Drum Bridge depicts music, landscapes, and bridges.
Pre-1923 Shotei prints are particularly prized because the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed original woodblocks along with much of the Watanabe publishing house. Surviving pre-earthquake impressions carry a scarcity premium.
The elegantly arched drum bridge at Meguro spans a small stream, its steep curve reflected in the water below to form a near-perfect circle. Cherry blossoms or autumn leaves frame the composition, depending on the edition. The mathematical perfection of the bridge''s arc and its mirrored reflection create a composition of geometric beauty set within a naturalistic landscape.
Woodblock print
