Artwork Page for An Ancient Picture of the Eight Part Bridge in Mikawa Province (from the series Curious Views of Famous Bridges in the Provinces)

Details / Information for An Ancient Picture of the Eight Part Bridge in Mikawa Province (from the series Curious Views of Famous Bridges in the Provinces)

An Ancient Picture of the Eight Part Bridge in Mikawa Province (from the series Curious Views of Famous Bridges in the Provinces)

early 1830s

after Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾 北斎

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Culture
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
Medium
color woodblock print
Measurements
Overall: 26.1 x 38.5 cm (10 1/4 x 15 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Henry S. Upson 1942.147
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
Not on view
Print
A horizontally oriented woodblock print depicts a zigzagging wooden bridge spanning a blue marsh. Ten figures with light skin tones traverse the platforms, some carrying pink or dark blue umbrellas. In the foreground, a pine tree and stone pillar occupy a rocky bank. A soft, reddish-brown hill rises in the background under a pale sky. Japanese calligraphy is contained within a vertical box in the upper right corner.

An Ancient Picture of the Eight Part Bridge in Mikawa Province (from the series Curious Views of Famous Bridges in the Provinces)

early 1830s

Katsushika Hokusai

(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork