Dawn at Kanda Myojin Shrine, No. 10 in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
For lyrical effect, Hiroshige often chose a quiet moment rather than a time of high activity. Here he offers a side view of Kanda Myōjin—the unofficial shrine of the citizenry of Edo—in the cool dawn, when the benches of the outdoor teahouse lie empty. Only a corner of the vermillion shrine building is visible. The three figures, all keepers of Kanda Myōjin, look out over the city, anticipating the day's activities.
Caption
Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858). Dawn at Kanda Myojin Shrine, No. 10 in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, 9th month of 1857. Woodblock print, Image: 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. (33.7 x 22.5 cm) Sheet: 14 13/16 x 9 3/16 in. (37.6 x 23.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Anna Ferris, 30.1478.10. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Dawn at Kanda Myojin Shrine, No. 10 in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Date
9th month of 1857
Period
Edo Period, Ansei Era
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Woodblock print
Classification
Dimensions
Image: 13 1/4 x 8 7/8 in. (33.7 x 22.5 cm) Sheet: 14 13/16 x 9 3/16 in. (37.6 x 23.3 cm)
Signatures
Hiroshige-ga
Credit Line
Gift of Anna Ferris
Accession Number
30.1478.10
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