The artwork entitled “62 (55) Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge,” created by the artist Hiroshige in 1857, is an exquisite woodcut piece belonging to the Ukiyo-e art movement. With dimensions measuring 22.9 by 34.3 centimeters, this landscape genre artwork is part of the “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” series. It is currently housed in the Brooklyn Museum located in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork captures a serene and picturesque scene of Komakata Hall and the Azuma Bridge in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Dominated by an expansive sky that takes up a significant portion of the composition, the scene features a solitary bird gliding gracefully above, adding to the tranquil atmosphere. Below, the calm waters reflect a number of boats, illustrating the daily activities on the river. A flagpole with a red flag prominently stands in the foreground, gently waving, while green trees and a distant shoreline frame the horizon. Hiroshige’s keen attention to detail and masterful use of color gradients and lines encapsulate the serene beauty and tranquility of Edo’s landscape, making this work a classic example of the Ukiyo-e style.
