$500–$4,000. Tree compositions are among the artist's signature and most valued subjects. Good seasonal compositions: $1,500–$2,500. Key value factors: Namiki's serene tree prints have a strong international following. Limited editions sell out quickly. Earlier editions are more valued.
"Cherry Blossom Tree Kanda" is a contemporary [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) print by Hajime Namiki, created during the contemporary. This work captures the enduring presence of trees with the contemplative sensitivity that characterizes the artist's finest nature prints.
Hajime Namiki renders the subject with masterful control of the woodblock medium, using the interplay of carved line, color, and paper texture to evoke the tree's form, atmosphere, and symbolic resonance. Trees have long held special significance in Japanese art as symbols of endurance, seasonal change, and the beauty of the natural world.
This print represents Hajime Namiki's contribution to the contemporary sosaku-hanga tradition during the contemporary. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Cherry Blossom Tree Kanda was created by Hajime Namiki (並木一) in 20/200, 2000.
Cherry Blossom Tree Kanda depicts urban scenes, cherry blossoms, and trees.
