Shotei produced a wide range of subjects throughout his career under publishers Watanabe and Daikokuya. Signed, sealed lifetime editions consistently outperform unsigned export-market copies.
Cherry trees in full bloom at Ueno Park in Tokyo, their branches laden with pale pink blossoms. Visitors stroll beneath the canopy of flowers, enjoying the traditional hanami (flower viewing) celebration. The soft pink of the blossoms against the blue spring sky creates a cheerful, festive atmosphere that captures the joy of Japan''s most beloved seasonal tradition.
$900
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Cherry Blossoms at Ueno (上野の桜) was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭) in c. 1925.
Cherry Blossoms at Ueno was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1925).
Cherry Blossoms at Ueno depicts urban scenes and cherry blossoms, set at Ueno.
