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Kano Kotonobu (d. 17th CE)

Scenes along the Length of the Sumida River, a set of 3 Japanese handscroll paintings. Hôreki era (AD 1751-64) - early Meiwa era (1764-71). These scrolls are among the earliest detailed depictions of the Sumida River presently known. The scene here is taken from the second scroll, and shows Ryôgoku Bridge (Ryôgoku-bashi). The great bridge is depicted partly from below, so as to display fully its structural magnificence and strength. People crossing the bridge are described very carefully, with clear distinctions as to social status, occupation, age, and sex. The signature reads 'Fujiwara Kyûei sha'. The seals read 'Fujiwara shi' and 'Arinari'. These are thought to indicate Kanô Kyûei Tanenobu (dates unknown), the fourth generation head of the Honjô Midori-chô branch of the Kanô school. W: 312 mm, L: 6972mm. reg. no: AC 1881,1210,0.1434-1436.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART366040

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3072px × 868px

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