Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine
東照宮の桜
東照宮の桜
Cherry blossoms framing the ornate Toshogu Shrine create one of Kasamatsu's most appealing compositions. Published by Watanabe, lifetime editions range from $800-$2,500. The contrast between delicate pink blossoms and the shrine's elaborate architecture demonstrates why Kasamatsu's seasonal scenes remain perennially popular with collectors.
Cherry trees in full bloom arch over the stone approach to the Toshogu Shrine in Ueno, their blossoms reflected in the pale light of a spring morning or evening. Dated 1935, this print belongs to Kasamatsu's most productive [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) decade when he worked regularly for Watanabe on Tokyo landscape subjects. Blooming Cherry at Toshogu was one of his celebrated urban spring scenes, capturing the annual moment when cherry blossoms briefly transform Ueno Park into a floating world of pink and white.
Kumoi sakura
1926
Color woodblock print
1935
Color woodblock print
Romon
1935
Color woodblock print
円山公園桜
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine (東照宮の桜) was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪) in 1935.
Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1935).
Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine depicts cherry blossoms and temples & shrines.
Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine measures 24.2 × 36.5 cm (Oban format).
