Japanese Art Poster In the tradition of the great 19th-century ukiyo-e masters - Hiroshige's Teppōzu and the Temple of Tsukiji Monzeki

"Teppōzu and the Temple of Tsukiji Monzeki" (original title: 鉄砲洲築地門跡) is a woodblock print by the Japanese painter and illustrator Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) produced in July 1858.

In this print, the lower part of the landscape is dominated by the imposing sails of merchant ships, immediately capturing the attention, while in the center of the image, several fishing boats add a touch of life to the scene. Across the river, a village looms on the opposite bank, giving a human dimension to this natural tableau. In the background of the panorama, the impressive silhouette of the Nishi-Hongan-ji of the Jōdo-shinshū Buddhist sect attracts the eye, a symbol of spirituality and religious tradition in the region. Although the plate was produced during the period of reconstruction of the temple after a storm in 1854, Hiroshige chose to depict it in its ideal form, in keeping with the notion of the "famous view" (meisho) that characterizes his entire series. This print, titled "Entertaining Supplements to One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" (Edo hyakkei yokyō), may reflect Hiroshige's original intention to conclude the series after producing 110 prints, but given its success, he ultimately decided to revert to the original title and continue producing prints to complete the iconic series.