Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

The series “Famous Bridges in Various Provinces" was published around the same time as “Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji” and “Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces” by the same publisher, Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo). It is a collection of ukiyo-e prints depicting bridges around the country. At present, 11 designs from the series have been confirmed. For this series, Hokusai not only studied the actual bridges and locations but also let his imagination run free to create alluring scenes that stimulate the viewer's desire to travel.

For example, “The Suspension Bridge at the Border of Hida and Etchu Provinces” shows a bridge that would be too unstable to cross if it actually existed, as it is sagging under the weight of two people. It is suggestive of a high-wire act and shows Hokusai's unconventional and playful nature. Rather than serving as a guide to places of interest, Hokusai is taking the theme of bridges to travel in a world of his own imagination to create these masterpieces.

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Drum Bridge at Tenjin Shrine, Kameido

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Drum Bridge at Tenjin Shrine, Kameido

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The Pontoon Bridge at Sano Village in Kozuke Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

The Pontoon Bridge at Sano Village in Kozuke Province

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Tempo-zan at the  Estuary of Aji River in Settsu Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Province

Tempo-zan at the Estuary of Aji River in Settsu Province

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The Kintai Bridge in Suho Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

The Kintai Bridge in Suho Province

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Temma Bridge in Settsu Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Temma Bridge in Settsu Province

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Suspension Bridge at the Border Hida and Echizen Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Suspension Bridge at the Border Hida and Echizen Province

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Bridge at Fukui Echizen Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Bridge at Fukui Echizen Province

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Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on Tokaido Road

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Yahagi Bridge at Okazaki on Tokaido Road

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Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Yamashiro Province

Katsushika Hokusai Famous Bridges in Various Provinces

Togetsu Bridge at Arashiyama in Yamashiro Province

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