Japonism-Ukiyoe-Hiroshige-III-Sujikaibashi-Two-Arched-Bridge-Tokyo
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๐ Description
Step into the heart of Meiji-era Tokyo with Hiroshige IIIโs masterful depiction of the Sujikaibashiโa beautifully arched double bridge spanning a serene canal, where Edoโs legacy meets modern transformation. This woodblock print is part of the celebrated โFamous Views of Tokyoโ series, capturing the cityโs changing landscape with precision, nostalgia, and architectural grace.
The print centers on the striking symmetry of the Sujikai Bridgeโs two wooden arcs, their reflection forming gentle loops upon the surface of the water. Framed by merchant houses, trees, and soft billowing clouds, the composition immerses the viewer in a moment of calm urban rhythm. Beyond mere structure, Hiroshige III imbues the bridge with poetic symbolismโlinking past to present, east to west, tradition to innovation.
๐น Key Features
โข Depicts the Sujikaibashi Bridgeโan iconic double-arched wooden bridge in Tokyo
โข Part of Hiroshige IIIโs โFamous Views of Tokyoโ series
โข Detailed architectural lines and balanced composition
โข Evokes the quiet harmony of Edo-period infrastructure amid Meiji reform
โข A tranquil representation of water, wood, and city life
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Title: Sujikaibashi Two-Arched Bridge, Tokyo
โข Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige III
โข Dimensions: Approx. 36 x 24 cm (oban size)
โข Medium: Traditional woodblock print on handmade washi paper
โข Series: Famous Views of Tokyo
โข Origin: Japan
โข Publisher: Soumei โ Authentic Japanese reprints of historical masterpieces
๐ธ Why Choose Hiroshige IIIโs Sujikaibashi View
๐ For Admirers of Urban Tranquility
Celebrate the elegance of city architecture captured through the lens of stillness.
๐ผ๏ธ For Collectors of Transitional Edo-Meiji Art
Own a work that bridges two of Japanโs most transformative cultural periods.
๐ฟ For Interior Aesthetes
Add a sense of calm, symmetry, and visual flow to your space.
๐ For Givers of Timeless Stories
Gift a view that connects beauty, function, and Japanese craftsmanship.
โจ Character Summary
Balanced, quiet, and historicalโthis print offers a bridge not just across water, but across eras of Japanโs living memory.
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โป Additional Explanation
The Sujikaibashi, literally meaning โdiagonally intersecting bridge,โ was a famed wooden structure notable for its dual archesโa rare architectural feature that gave it visual distinction in the sprawl of old Tokyo. Hiroshige III, known for his realistic yet evocative style, presents the bridge not just as a feat of construction, but as a character in the life of the city: a place of crossing, conversation, and reflection.
In this piece, the layered clouds and linear water currents offer subtle motion, while the bridge and nearby dwellings ground the composition in intimacy and familiarity. His attention to linework and geometry speaks to the influence of Western perspective that was emerging during the Meiji Restoration, while retaining the spirit of Edoโs timeless storytelling.
Whether you are drawn to the symbolic nature of bridges or the understated grace of urban scenery, this work brings quiet sophistication and a cultural heartbeat into your home. It is not simply a record of infrastructureโit is a visual haiku, inviting you to stand still, just for a moment, upon its wooden planks between two centuries.
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