Cherry and Toshogu
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
The Toshogu Shrine in Ueno appears beneath spreading cherry trees in full flower, the red lacquer of the shrine buildings contrasting with the pale blossoms overhead. This print is one of Kasamatsu's several treatments of the Ueno Toshogu cherry blossom subject — a combination he found particularly compelling for its layering of ancient architecture, seasonal bloom, and the human gathering that cherry viewing inspired. The image captures a quintessential Tokyo spring encounter.
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Hirosaki Castle, from the series "Eight Views of Cherry Blossoms"
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Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai)
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Cherry Blossoms at Maruyama Park
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry and Toshogu was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Cherry and Toshogu uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Cherry and Toshogu was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Cherry and Toshogu depicts cherry blossoms and temples & shrines.