River Sumida Collection (page 3)

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from... c. 1839/42
Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom along the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hanazakari), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1839/42

Shower at the Sumida River Embankment (Sumidagawa zutsumi hakuu no zu), from the... c. 1839/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Shower at the Sumida River Embankment (Sumidagawa zutsumi hakuu no zu), from the series "Newly Selected Famous Places in Edo (Shinsen Edo meisho)", c. 1839/42

The Night Attack, Part 4 [sic; actually 5]: The Retreat across Ryogoku Bridge (Youc, ... c. 1834/39)
The Night Attack, Part 4 [sic; actually 5]: The Retreat across Ryogoku Bridge (Youchi yon, Ryogoku hikitori), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39

Sanya Canal and Matsuchi Hill (Sanyabori Matsuchiyama), section of a sheet from the series... 1852
Sanya Canal and Matsuchi Hill (Sanyabori Matsuchiyama), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", 1852

Oystercatchers on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa, miyakodori), section of a sheet from... c. 1850
Oystercatchers on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa, miyakodori), section of a sheet from the series "Cutouts of Famous Places in Edo (Harimaze Koto meisho)", c. 1850

The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 8 of 48), 1862. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada II, Ryutei Tanehiko II
The Sumida River in Colors of Spring (image 8 of 48), 1862. Volume, number, page: Part III, Vol. I and Vol. III

Azuma Bridge from Komagatado Temple, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Me... 1857)
"Azuma Bridge from Komagatado Temple, " from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei, Komagatado Azumabashi), 1857

The Ancient Incident of Umewaka and the Child Seller beside the Sumida River, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Ancient Incident of Umewaka and the Child Seller beside the Sumida River, 1883. Series: Famous Places in the East

Breakwater Stakes and Ryogoku Bridge, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Breakwater Stakes and Ryogoku Bridge, 1880

View of Kabuki Theatre District in Edo, 1820. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
View of Kabuki Theatre District in Edo, 1820

Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, Sumida River and Business Area Skyline

Japan, Tokyo, Asakusa, Sky Tree Tower and Sumida River, Architect Nikken Sekkei

Illustration of the Opening of Azuma Bridge in Tokyo (Tokyo meisho no uchi azuma bashi shi... 1887)
Illustration of the Opening of Azuma Bridge in Tokyo (Tokyo meisho no uchi azuma bashi shinchiku no zu), 1887

Distant View from beneath Shin Ohashi Bridge (Shin Ohashi kyoka no chobo), from the... c. 1843
Distant View from beneath Shin Ohashi Bridge (Shin Ohashi kyoka no chobo), from the series " Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji Seen from the Eastern Capital (Toto Fujimi sanjurokkei)", c. 1843

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the... early 19th century
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi noryo), from the series "Fashionable Eight Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", Japan, early 19th century

Autumn Moon over Sumida River (Sumida aki zuki), from the series "Eight Japan, early 1760s
Autumn Moon over Sumida River (Sumida aki zuki), from the series " Eight Views of the Sumida River (Sumidagawa hakkei)", Japan, early 1760s

Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), ... 1884
Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), from the series " One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)", Japan, 1884

Watching the Water Festival from Azuma Bridge, from the series "Eight Precincts of the... c. 1782
Watching the Water Festival from Azuma Bridge, from the series " Eight Precincts of the Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa (Asakusa Kinruzan hakkei)", c. 1782

Geese Descending on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no rakugan), from the series... c. 1768 / 69. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Geese Descending on the Sumida River (Sumidagawa no rakugan), from the series " Eight Fashionable Views of Edo (Furyu Edo hakkei)", c. 1768/69

Gathering at a Teahouse on the Bank of the Sumida River, c. 1788/90. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Gathering at a Teahouse on the Bank of the Sumida River, c. 1788/90

Snow on the Sumida River, Japan, early 1830s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Snow on the Sumida River, Japan, early 1830s

Distant View of Snow on the Sumida River in Edo, Japan, c. 1840 / 44. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Distant View of Snow on the Sumida River in Edo, Japan, c. 1840/44

On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita), Japan, c. 1795/96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
On top and beneath Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi no ue, shita), Japan, c. 1795/96

Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Pleasure-Boating on the Sumida River, Japan, 1788/90

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo... Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kitao Masayoshi
Enjoying the Evening Cool at Ryogoku Bridge in Edo (Edo Ryogokubashi yusuzumi no kei), Japan, late 18th-early 19th century. People promenading on the bank of the Sumida River in what is now Tokyo

Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku bashi yusuzumi uki-e), c. 1740. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Enjoying the Evening Cool near Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogoku bashi yusuzumi uki-e), c. 1740

Cooling off at Ryogoku: A Set of Three (Ryogoku suzumi sanpukutsui), c. 1748

A Ferryboat Crossing the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1820s. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
A Ferryboat Crossing the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1820s

Women watching fireworks at Sumida River, Japan, c. 1795 / 96. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Women watching fireworks at Sumida River, Japan, c. 1795/96

The Poet Ariwara no Narihira on the bank of the Sumida River, c. 1764

An Actors Boating Party on the Sumida River, c. 1789. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
An Actors Boating Party on the Sumida River, c. 1789

A Party Viewing the Moon Across the Sumida River, c. 1787. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Party Viewing the Moon Across the Sumida River, c. 1787

Women Coming Ashore from a Pleasure Boat on the Sumida River, c. 1785

A Ferry on the Sumida River, c. 1787. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Ferry on the Sumida River, c. 1787

Two Women Waiting for a Ferry on the Sumida River, c. 1787. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Two Women Waiting for a Ferry on the Sumida River, c. 1787

Summer Twilight on the Banks of the Sumida River, c. 1784. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Summer Twilight on the Banks of the Sumida River, c. 1784

Crossing Nihonbashi Bridge, c. 1790. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Crossing Nihonbashi Bridge, c. 1790

Boating parties on the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1808 / 12. Creator: Hokusai
Boating parties on the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1808/12

Boats transporting rice on the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1800 / 05. Creator: Hokusai
Boats transporting rice on the Sumida River, Japan, c. 1800/05

Ferry boat crossing the Sumida River, from the album "Friends of the Three Capitals
Ferry boat crossing the Sumida River, from the album " Friends of the Three Capitals (Santo no tomoe)", 1832

Crossing the Sumida River on New Years Day, 1830s. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
Crossing the Sumida River on New Years Day, 1830s

The Sumida River (Sumidagawa), from the series "View of Mount Fuji from Edo
The Sumida River (Sumidagawa), from the series " View of Mount Fuji from Edo (Edo no Fuji)", c. 1832

View of the Sumida River, n. d. Creator: Totoya Hokkei
View of the Sumida River, n.d

Nihonbashi from the series Thirty-six Views of the Eastern Capital (Toto sanjurokkei), c. 1853

Eight Modern Views of Famous Places in Tokyo of Great Japan (Dai Nippon Tokyo kaika)
Eight Modern Views of Famous Places in Tokyo of Great Japan (Dai Nippon Tokyo kaika meisho hakkei no zu), 1875

Beauty at the Mimeguri Shrine, Edo period, Bunka era c. 1804 / 18
Beauty at the Mimeguri Shrine, Edo period, Bunka era c. 1804/18

Matsuchiyama on the Sumida River, Edo period, 1856. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Matsuchiyama on the Sumida River, Edo period, 1856

Festival by the Sumida River, late 18th century. Creator: Katsukawa Shunzan
Festival by the Sumida River, late 18th century

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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.