This series of eight designs by Hiroshige is based on the famous "Eight Views of Omi" series. Many artists in the Edo period adapted the themes of the "Eight Views" for locations other than Omi. In this particular set, for example, Hiroshige has applied the conventional themes (Autumn Moon, Night Rain, and so on) to views of the Sumida River in Tokyo. Hiroshige liked the "Eight Views" themes so much, in fact, that he created at least 24 "Eight Views" series during his lifetime. The full title of this particular series is "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital: Eight Views of the Sumida River". This set was reproduced by Adachi in the 1970s based on original prints probably produced in the 1840s.

For other "Eight Views" series by Hiroshige, please see Eight Views of Omi and Edo Kinko Hakkei in our collection.

The Omi Hakkei series was featured in one of the 'David's Choice' YouTube videos in May of 2019.