Megane Bridge in Nagasaki
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
The Meganebashi — "Spectacles Bridge" — at Nagasaki, Japan's oldest stone arch bridge built by Chinese craftsmen in 1634, is rendered with Hiratsuka's direct woodblock line. The bridge's distinctive double-arch design, reflected in the Nakashima River to create the appearance of spectacles, made it an irresistible subject for an artist drawn to bridge architecture.
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Featured in Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions
Megane Bridge in Nagasaki was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一).
Megane Bridge in Nagasaki depicts landscapes and bridges, set at Nagasaki.