#23. Yanagijima
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Yanagijima — "Willow Island" — was a small island in the Sumida River delta formed by the branching waterways of eastern Edo. The area was known for its boating culture and the Yanagishima Myokenji temple, which drew pilgrims. This numbered view likely shows the water-bound character of this island neighborhood, surrounded by rivers and crossed by small bridges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
#23. Yanagijima was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
#23. Yanagijima depicts temples & shrines, boats & ships, and rivers & lakes.