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Date : c. 1833
Size : O-ban
Impression : Very good
Condition : Good
Detail : Restored small wormholes
One print from the series Remarkable Views of Bridges in Various Provinces, Kameido Tenjin Taikobashi is a masterpiece in which Hokusai’s compositional power—his ability to exaggerate and transform real landscapes to create striking design—bursts forth with exceptional force.
The print depicts the taiko bridge that still exists at Kameido Tenmangu Shrine, yet its treatment is highly distinctive. Hokusai steepened the arch far beyond that of the actual bridge, rendering it as a perfect curve like a full moon. This circular form dominates and governs the entire composition. Shopping Guide & Information