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River Sumida Collection (page 2)

The Sumida River, located in Tokyo, Japan, has long been a source of inspiration for artists and photographers alike

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Imado Bridge and Matsuchi Hill (Imadobashi Matsuchiyama), from the series 'Thirty-six Views...1862

Imado Bridge and Matsuchi Hill (Imadobashi Matsuchiyama), from the series "Thirty-six Views...1862
Imado Bridge and Matsuchi Hill (Imadobashi Matsuchiyama), from the series "Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto sanjurokkei)", 1862

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Sekiya Village on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Sekiya no sato), from the... c. 1830/33

Sekiya Village on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Sekiya no sato), from the... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
Sekiya Village on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Sekiya no sato), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Fuji from Ommayagashi with Twilight over Ryogoku Bridge (Ommayagashi yori ryogokubas... c)

Fuji from Ommayagashi with Twilight over Ryogoku Bridge (Ommayagashi yori ryogokubas... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai)
Fuji from Ommayagashi with Twilight over Ryogoku Bridge (Ommayagashi yori ryogokubashi sekiyo o miru), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pages from the illustrated book 'Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806

Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida...1801, 1804, or 806
Pages from the illustrated book "Panoramic Views along the Banks of the Sumida River (Ehon Sumidagawa ryogan ichiran)", Japan, 1801, 1804, or 1806

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Ferry boat on the Sumida River, illustration for the Capital Shell (Miyako-gai), from the... 1821

Ferry boat on the Sumida River, illustration for the Capital Shell (Miyako-gai), from the... 1821. Creator: Hokusai
Ferry boat on the Sumida River, illustration for the Capital Shell (Miyako-gai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)", Japan, 1821

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagi Bridge (Ryogoku Ekoin Moto-Yanagibashi), from the series... 1857

Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagi Bridge (Ryogoku Ekoin Moto-Yanagibashi), from the series... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Ryogoku Ekoin and Moto-Yanagi Bridge (Ryogoku Ekoin Moto-Yanagibashi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida zutsumi), from the series 'Thirty...1858

The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida zutsumi), from the series "Thirty...1858
The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida zutsumi), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida-zutsumi), from the series... 1858

The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida-zutsumi), from the series... 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The Sumida Embankment in the Eastern Capital (Toto Sumida-zutsumi), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Evening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku sekisho), from the series 'Eight Views of...', c. 1804/18

Evening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku sekisho), from the series "Eight Views of...", c. 1804/18
Evening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku sekisho), from the series "Eight Views of Edo (Edo hakkei)", c. 1804/18

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashi... 1853)

Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashi... 1853)
Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashita), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Distant View of Azuma Bridge and Kinryuzan Temple (Azumabashi Kinryuzan enbo), from the se... 1857

Distant View of Azuma Bridge and Kinryuzan Temple (Azumabashi Kinryuzan enbo), from the se... 1857
Distant View of Azuma Bridge and Kinryuzan Temple (Azumabashi Kinryuzan enbo), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama... 1857)

Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama... 1857)
Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Evening Glow at Imado, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Imado, ... c. 1840/42)

Evening Glow at Imado, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Imado, ... c. 1840/42)
Evening Glow at Imado, Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei, Imado sekisho), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho no uchi)", c. 1840/42

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Cherry Blossoms in Rain at the Sumida Embankment (Sumida zutsumi uchu no sakura)... c. 1832/34

Cherry Blossoms in Rain at the Sumida Embankment (Sumida zutsumi uchu no sakura)... c. 1832/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Cherry Blossoms in Rain at the Sumida Embankment (Sumida zutsumi uchu no sakura), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho no uchi)", c. 1832/34

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856

Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856
Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856

Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856
Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: The Sumida River in Winter (Fuyu, Sumidagawa), from the series 'Views of the Four... early 1840s

The Sumida River in Winter (Fuyu, Sumidagawa), from the series "Views of the Four... early 1840s
The Sumida River in Winter (Fuyu, Sumidagawa), from the series "Views of the Four Seasons in Famous Places (Meisho shiki no nagame)", early 1840s

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashi... 1853)

Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashi... 1853)
Musashi Province: Morning after Snow on the Sumida River (Musashi, Sumidagawa yuki no ashita), from the series "Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue)", 1853

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856

Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from th... 1856
Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Suijin no mori Massaki), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama... 1857)

Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama... 1857)
Tile Kilns and Hashiba Ferry on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa Hashiba no watashi kawaragama), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: View from Massaki of Suijin Shrine, Uchigawa Inlet, and Sekiya (Massaki hen yori Suijin no... 1857)

View from Massaki of Suijin Shrine, Uchigawa Inlet, and Sekiya (Massaki hen yori Suijin no... 1857)
View from Massaki of Suijin Shrine, Uchigawa Inlet, and Sekiya (Massaki hen yori Suijin no mori Uchigawa Sekiya no sato o miru zu)

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series... 1857

Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series... 1857
Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River (Asakusagawa shubi no matsu Oumayagashi), f... 1856

Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River (Asakusagawa shubi no matsu Oumayagashi), f... 1856
Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River (Asakusagawa shubi no matsu Oumayagashi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series 'Famous Views... c. 1831

Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views... c. 1831
Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1831

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views...', 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views...", 1858
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series 'Famous Views... c. 1831

Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views... c. 1831
Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1831

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series 'One... 1857

Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series "One... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series 'One Hundred Famous...', 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous...", 1858
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: View of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no zu), from the series 'Famous Places in the... c. 1840/42

View of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the... c. 1840/42
View of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no zu), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1840/42

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku), from the series 'Thirty-six Views...', 1858

Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku), from the series "Thirty-six Views...", 1858
Ryogoku Bridge in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fuji sanjurokkei)", 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series 'One... 1857

Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series "One... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge (Komagatado Azumabashi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series One Hundred Famous... 1858

Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series One Hundred Famous... 1858. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Fireworks at Ryogoku (Ryogoku hanabi), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei), 1858

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Cooling off at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the series 'Famous...', c. 1839/42

Cooling off at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the series "Famous...", c. 1839/42
Cooling off at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)", c. 1839/42

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series 'Famous Views... c. 1831

Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views... c. 1831
Twilight Moon at the Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku no yoizuki), from the series "Famous Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto Meisho)", c. 1831

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from... c. 1832/34

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from... c. 1832/34
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Koto meisho)", c. 1832/34

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. A woman plays the shamisen. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Passengers enjoy a puppet show. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Passengers enjoy a puppet show. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Night Rain at Makura Bridge (Makurabashi yau), from the series 'Eight Views of the Sumida... 1861

Night Rain at Makura Bridge (Makurabashi yau), from the series "Eight Views of the Sumida... 1861
Night Rain at Makura Bridge (Makurabashi yau), from the series "Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei)", 1861

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Pleasure Boats on the Sumida River, c. 1792. A man prepares a large fish. Detail from a larger artwork

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: The Sumida River in Musashi Province (Musashi Sumidagawa), from the series 'Famous... c. 1834/35

The Sumida River in Musashi Province (Musashi Sumidagawa), from the series "Famous... c. 1834/35
The Sumida River in Musashi Province (Musashi Sumidagawa), from the series "Famous Places in the Provinces (Shokoku meisho)", c. 1834/35

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: View from Azuma Bridge, from the series 'Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa... c. 1783

View from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa... c. 1783
View from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Ten Precincts of Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan jikkei)", c. 1783

Background imageRiver Sumida Collection: Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series... 1857

Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series... 1857
Sudden Shower over Shin Ohashi Bridge and Atake (Ohashi Atake no yudachi), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857




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The Sumida River, located in Tokyo, Japan, has long been a source of inspiration for artists and photographers alike. With its picturesque scenery and historical significance, it continues to captivate people from all walks of life. In the early 19th century, Ando Hiroshige immortalized the river in his famous woodblock print series. One such artwork depicts a sunshower at Nihonbashi, showcasing the ethereal beauty that can be found along the Sumida River. Another renowned artist, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, captured a distant view from beneath Shin Ohashi Bridge. The image transports viewers back to c. 1843 when bustling activity could be witnessed on the river's banks. Fast forward to modern times and we see how the Sumida River has evolved alongside Tokyo's skyline. Architect Nikken Sekkei designed an iconic landmark known as Sky Tree Tower which stands tall against the backdrop of this historic waterway. Speaking of bridges, Azuma Bridge holds great significance in Tokyo's history. Inoue Yasuji's illustration portrays its grand opening in 1887 - a momentous occasion celebrated by locals who gathered to witness this architectural marvel spanning across the Sumida River. Throughout centuries past, various cultural events have taken place on or near this majestic river. Torii Kiyonaga depicted one such celebration - watching the Water Festival from Azuma Bridge - where vibrant colors and joyful faces filled every corner. Nature also plays a role in shaping the allure of Sumida River. Suzuki Harunobu beautifully portrayed geese descending upon its waters during autumn months; their graceful flight mirrored by shimmering reflections below. And let us not forget about leisurely activities enjoyed by locals throughout history. Hosoda Eishi captured friends gathering at a teahouse on its banks during c. 1788/90 – laughter echoing amidst serene surroundings as they savored moments together.