Shotei's landscapes are his most widely available works. Signed lifetime editions with strong color and condition represent good collector value. Post-earthquake reprints lacking signatures and seals are common and trade at lower prices.
Snow falls on a five-storied pagoda and the surrounding trees — the title "Yuki no to" (Tower in Snow) framing this as a meditative winter subject. Shotei renders the snow accumulation on each of the pagoda's five overhanging eaves in careful observation, the white loading creating a visual rhythm that descends from the topmost finial to the first roof. The trees around the tower bend under their own snow loads, while the [bokashi](/glossary/bokashi) sky above suggests the continuing fall that will add more weight to the already-laden scene.
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Yuki no Miyajima
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
1932
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Pagoda and Trees in the Snow (Yuki no tō) was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭) in 20th century.
Pagoda and Trees in the Snow (Yuki no tō) uses Bokashi, on woodblock print; ink and color on paper.
Pagoda and Trees in the Snow (Yuki no tō) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (20th century).
Pagoda and Trees in the Snow (Yuki no tō) depicts snow scenes, pagodas, and trees.
Pagoda and Trees in the Snow (Yuki no tō) measures 37.8 × 16.5 cm (Oban format).
