{"product_id":"cherry-blossom-japanese-illustration-print-watanabe-shotei","title":"Cherry Blossom, Japanese Illustration Print, Watanabe Shōtei","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCherry Blossom by Watanabe Shōtei\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate branches carrying red, coral and softly coloured cherry blossoms create an elegant seasonal study in this Japanese botanical illustration by Watanabe Shōtei. The slender stems and lightly dispersed flowers are given generous surrounding space, allowing each blossom and bud to retain its individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting cherry blossom as a dense mass of colour, Shōtei uses restraint. Flowers appear at different stages of opening along the branches, producing a natural rhythm that captures both the beauty and transience associated with spring blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCherry Blossom in Japanese Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossom, or sakura, is one of the most recognisable subjects in Japanese art and culture. The brief flowering season has long made blossom an evocative image of spring, renewal and the fleeting character of natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShōtei’s treatment is particularly refined. Fine branches provide the structure of the composition while small areas of pink, red and green punctuate the pale background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Bijutsu Sekai\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cherry blossom design is associated with \u003cem\u003eBijutsu Sekai\u003c\/em\u003e, the important Japanese art publication produced during the Meiji period. The illustration demonstrates the combination of natural observation and decorative elegance that made Shōtei’s botanical work so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Watanabe Shōtei\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatanabe Shōtei, also known as Watanabe Seitei (1851–1918), was a celebrated Japanese painter and illustrator particularly associated with \u003cem\u003ekachō-ga\u003c\/em\u003e, or bird-and-flower art. His images are admired for delicate colour, economical brushwork and a close sensitivity to plants, birds and seasonal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElegant Japanese Floral Wall Art\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale ground and delicate floral colour make this cherry blossom print easy to incorporate into calm interiors. It works beautifully with light woods, putty, cream, sage and soft neutral walls and is particularly suited to Japandi, Scandinavian and Japanese-inspired spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this Watanabe Shōtei print depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork depicts delicate branches covered with Japanese cherry blossoms and buds in shades of red, coral and soft pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does cherry blossom symbolise in Japanese culture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry blossom is closely associated with spring and renewal and is also admired as a reminder of the fleeting nature of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a good print for a bedroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its pale background, delicate colours and spacious composition make it especially suitable for bedrooms and other calm interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be combined with other Watanabe Shōtei floral prints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its restrained palette pairs naturally with Shōtei’s wisteria, morning glory and other botanical works while providing a distinct seasonal subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanese Prints","offers":[{"title":"6x9 inches","offer_id":41483284185279,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x12 inches","offer_id":41483284218047,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18 inches","offer_id":41483284250815,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x24 inches","offer_id":41483284283583,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x30 inches","offer_id":41483284316351,"sku":null,"price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 inches","offer_id":41483284349119,"sku":null,"price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 8x12 inches","offer_id":41483284381887,"sku":null,"price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 16x24 inches","offer_id":41483284414655,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 20x30 inches","offer_id":41483284447423,"sku":null,"price":212.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3209\/files\/Cherry_blossom_illustration_12x8_wm.jpg?v=1784135629","url":"https:\/\/gallerythane.com\/en-eu\/products\/cherry-blossom-japanese-illustration-print-watanabe-shotei","provider":"GalleryThane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}