Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province
Artist
Ando Hiroshige II
(Japanese, 1826 - 1869)
Place of OriginJapan
Date1859-1864
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk and colors on paper
DimensionsH. 14 3/4 in x W. 10 in, H. 38 cm x W. 25.4 cm
Credit LineGift of Japanese Prints from the Collection of Emmeline Johnson. Donated by Oliver and Elizabeth Johnson.
Object number1994.39
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPrints And Drawings
On View
Not on viewMarkingsHiroshige ga
More InformationKintai Bridge, built in 1673 at Iwakuni in Suo province (now Yamaguchi prefecture), is known for its design, which is atypical for the Edo period. This bridge consists of a series of wooden arches supported by four stone pillars; at that time, most bridges were made entirely of wood. Though Kinta Bridge was designed to withstand the notorious floodwaters of the Iwakuni River, it also became acclaimed for its balanced beauty. In this snow scene, the lightcolored stone pillars contrast with dark blue water dotted with falling snow.
Subject
- snow
- bridge
- river
