The Long Bridge of Toyokawa at Yoshida Station
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
- Image courtesy of
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
"The Long Bridge of Toyokawa at Yoshida Station" is a ukiyo-e landscape print by Utagawa Hiroshige, created during the late Edo period. This atmospheric composition captures a specific place and moment with the poetic sensibility that characterizes the finest Japanese landscape prints.
Utagawa Hiroshige brings characteristic attention to atmospheric conditions and seasonal nuance, using the woodblock medium's capacity for subtle color gradation to create a landscape that feels both specific to its location and universal in its emotional resonance.
This print represents Utagawa Hiroshige's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition during the late Edo period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Long Bridge of Toyokawa at Yoshida Station was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
The Long Bridge of Toyokawa at Yoshida Station depicts landscapes, bridges, and travel scenes.