Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai)
Romon
Romon
Chion-in Temple Gate from the Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms series pairs Yoshida's two most beloved subjects: cherry blossoms and historic architecture. A framed jizuri impression has been listed at $3,600 on 1stDibs. The series is led by Kumoi Cherry Trees (only 50 impressions), which sold for $21,420 at Christie's in 2024.
The monumental Sanmon (mountain gate) of Chion-in in Kyoto — one of the largest wooden gates in Japan, built in 1619 — towers over the viewer in this 1935 print from the Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms series. Clouds of pale blossoms soften the gate's massive dark timbers, the contrast of ancient architecture and ephemeral flowers forming the quintessential image of Kyoto spring. Yoshida's dual training allows the structure's weight and the blossoms' lightness to coexist in perfect compositional tension.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) (Romon) was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1935.
Yes — Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) is part of the Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms series (print 5 of 8) by Hiroshi Yoshida.
Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) was published by Yoshida Studio (1935).
Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) depicts cherry blossoms, temples & shrines, and architecture, set at Kyoto, Chion-in.
Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai) measures 27.7 × 41.1 cm (Oban format).
