Hiroshige Woodblock Print
Scope and Contents
One woodblock print created by Hiroshige depicting a torii and bridge scene. The title of the print is "Nihonbashi". It is station number 1, First Edition, in the 53 Post Stations of the Tokaido Highroad created by Hiroshige. This road connected Edo (Tokyo) to Kyōto. The drawing was created by Hiroshige in 1834, the print is from an undertmined date thereafter.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1900
Creator
- From the Collection: Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 4.0 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository