#29. Eilaibashi
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Eitaibashi — "Eternal Bridge" — was one of the major crossings over the Sumida River in the Fukagawa district, rebuilt in stone by the Edo authorities after earlier wooden versions were destroyed by floods. The bridge connected the merchant quarters of the lower city with the reclaimed lands of the eastern shore. This numbered Edo view likely shows the bridge and its surroundings in daily activity.
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Spring Dusk at the Tōshō Shrine in Ueno
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Frequently Asked Questions
#29. Eilaibashi was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
#29. Eilaibashi depicts urban scenes, rivers & lakes, and bridges.