Cherry Blossoms at Ueno
上野の桜
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Ueno Park's famous cherry blossom season is captured in this quintessentially Japanese spring scene. Post-earthquake editions bring $400-$1,200, while pre-1923 prints with the small Watanabe seal command $1,500-$4,000. Cherry blossom subjects have universal appeal and make this an accessible entry point for new Shotei collectors.
Description
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.
Current Listings
Scholten Japanese ArtFixed Price
$900
