Tenma Bridge in Settsu Province - Pin

• Soft enamel pin
• Approx. 1.25"
• Multiple colors (varies by design)
• One black rubber clutch
• Backer card: 90 × 52 mm
• Transparent protective bag with hanging hole

This print is part of a series namedRare Views of Famous Bridges in Various  Provinceswhich showcased Japanese bridges of the time period. 
Tenma Bridge in Settsu Provincedepicts a bridge surrounded by boats, sailing downstream with the flowing river. Spectators taking part in the Tenjin festival hold lanterns on top of the bridge, watching the boat races. Through the use of bright colors and dynamic lines,the picturesque scenery of Settsu Province is brought to life in this masterpiece.

Hokusai's work transformed the ukiyo-e artform from a style of portraiture largely focused on courtesans and actors into a much broader style of art that focused on landscapes, plants, and animals.Over his career, Hokusai used more than 30 different names, always beginning a new cycle of works by changing it, and letting his students use the previous name.