Nihonbashi: Processional Standard Bearers (Gyoretsu furude)
Artist/Culture
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Publisher
Sanoya Kihei 佐野屋 喜兵衛 (Kikakudō 喜鶴堂)
(Japanese)
Date1834
Mediumwoodblock print
Dimensions21.9 x 34.3 cm (8 5/8 x 13 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.1034
Label TextNihonbashi: Processional Standard Bearers (Gy retsu furude)
from 53 Stations on the T kaid
And Hiroshige 1797-1858
Multicolor woodblock print, ban
Artist signature: Hiroshige ga
Censor's seal: kiwame
Publisher: Takemago, Tsuruki
John Chandler Bancroft Collection 1901.1034
Hiroshige's second version of his Nihonbashi design. Notice the differences in the foreground of this print from that of the first version.On View
Not on viewUtagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1858, 8th month
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
1855, 7th month
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1863, 3rd month