Chion-in Temple Gate (Romon), from the series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura hachidai)
Romon
- Series:
- Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms (print 5 of 8)
- Date:
- 1935
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 27.7 × 41.1 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Typical Price
Depicting the imposing Romon gate of Chion-in temple framed by cherry blossoms, this is among the more architecturally substantial entries in the Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms series. Jizuri editions sell for $1,800-$4,500, while later studio prints range from $800-$2,200. The combination of Kyoto's most famous Pure Land temple with spring blossoms gives this enduring collector appeal.
