This set of 20 prints from the sprawling Ehon Miyakodori (The Bird of the Capital) is credited as a critical turning point in master printer Hokusai’s early career. The throughline motif of the work is the capital bird, a type of gull eminent in Japanese poetry; this lot fittingly pairs delicate imagery with Kyoka verses. The prints serve as a lyrical visual journey along the Sumida River, detailing not just the landscape, but also daily vignettes of Edo Japan, including families arriving at the shrine, travelers parked onto ferry boats, and vendors working at the riverbank.
相关文章
Sorry, we are unable to display this content. Please check your connection.