#17. Sumidagawa
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
The Sumida River, Edo's great eastern waterway, served as the city's main artery for freight and pleasure travel. This numbered view depicts a stretch of the river — likely the broad reach near Asakusa or Ryogoku — with boats, embankment life, and the flat landscape of the eastern city visible across the water. The Sumida was a recurring subject in Hiroshige's Edo series throughout his career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
#17. Sumidagawa was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
#17. Sumidagawa depicts urban scenes, boats & ships, and rivers & lakes, set at Sumida River.