In Distant View of Ryōgoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, Kobayashi Kiyochika captures the iconic view of Ryōgoku Bridge from a distant perspective, with the intricate urban environment and the flow of the river in the background. The scene showcases Kiyochika’s mastery in using perspective to emphasize the bridge’s architectural elegance and its important role in the city's infrastructure. The work also reflects a delicate balance between nature and urban life, a recurring theme in Kiyochika’s series of bridge paintings.