{"product_id":"industry-woodblocks-1","title":"Azumabashi Bridge, Japanese Woodblock","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Meiji-era woodblock print captures Azumabashi, one of Tokyo's celebrated iron bridges, in a masterful perspective view that draws the eye through the geometric framework of modern engineering. Produced in early 1904, the print belongs to a 'Tokyo Meisho' (Famous Places of Tokyo) series documenting the capital's transformation during Japan's remarkable modernization period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition brilliantly juxtaposes Western industrial achievement with traditional Japanese life: kimono-clad women and rickshaw pullers traverse the bridge while the iron latticework frames a distant view of the bustling city. The circular inset at right depicts Eitaibashi, another famous Sumida River crossing, employing a compositional device beloved in Japanese printmaking. The delicate bokashi gradation in the sky transitions from blue to soft coral, demonstrating the sophisticated color printing techniques that made Japanese woodblocks renowned worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA significant document of Tokyo at a pivotal moment, when Japan stood on the verge of victory in the Russo-Japanese War and its emergence as a world power. This print appeals equally to collectors of Japanese art, engineering history, and urban documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" x 9.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsunejiro Kamishima (綱島亀吉)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327588065395,"sku":"AP8471","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_a126ca3f-d615-4fb9-859c-33dce550a06e.jpg?v=1786996315","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/industry-woodblocks-1","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}