{"product_id":"komokata-hall-and-azuma-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Komokata Hall and Azuma Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige from his One Hundred Famous Views of Edo series, featuring the Sumida River and Azuma Bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige depicts the Komokata Hall and Azuma Bridge, a scene from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. Hiroshige produced this collection during the final years of his career, capturing the changing atmosphere of the city through varied perspectives and meteorological conditions. The composition employs a high vantage point, looking out across the Sumida River toward the distant horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prominent red banner stands in the foreground, acting as a vertical anchor against the horizontal expanse of the water and the distant tree line. The sky occupies a significant portion of the frame, rendered with a subtle colour gradient that suggests the transition of light. A single bird is captured in flight, providing a sense of movement and scale within the quiet scene. The water is depicted with deep blue tones, reflecting the sky and the surrounding environment, while the architecture of the Komokata Hall is partially visible in the lower left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshige utilised the woodblock medium to achieve precise lines and controlled colour application. The print demonstrates his ability to balance natural elements with human-made structures. The inclusion of the red banner introduces a sharp contrast to the cooler tones of the river and sky, drawing the eye across the composition. This work reflects the aesthetic conventions of the late Edo period, where artists often focused on specific locations to document the geography and daily life of the capital. The print remains a record of the visual character of Edo before the rapid modernisation of the Meiji era. It is a representative example of the technical skill involved in the production of ukiyo-e prints, from the initial drawing to the carving of the blocks and the final application of pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414397063503,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414411284815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58414411317583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414411350351,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414411383119,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414411415887,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414411448655,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414411481423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414411514191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58414411546959,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58414411579727,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58414411612495,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Komokata-Hall-and-Azuma-Bridge_Poster_CompositorV1_1786121663696.jpg?v=1786122006","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/komokata-hall-and-azuma-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}