Fireworks at Ryōgoku Bridge, from the series Famous Places in the Edo

Ando Hiroshige

Edo period (1615-1868), 1848-1849

Ryogoku Bridge is the oldest of the three main bridges that spanned the Sumida River in downtown Edo. It was a popular gathering spot for summer outings where people strolled along the riverbanks and enjoyed the many entertainments and food stalls that lined the way. One of the most popular attractions was the Sumo matches held in the spring and fall of each year. At the conclusion of the tournaments fireworks attracted large crowds as they lit up the night sky above the bridge.

  • Titles Fireworks at Ryōgoku Bridge, from the series Famous Places in the Edo (Proper)@「江戸名所 両国花火」 (Proper)@Fireworks at Ryogoku Bridge (Rogoku Hanabi), Edo Meisho series (Former title)
  • Artist Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797 - 1858
  • Medium ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions 9 1/2 x 14 in. (24.1 x 35.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ms. Garnet R. Leader, 1998.32
  • Work Type woodblock print
  • Classification Prints