Cherry Blossoms Art Print by Hokusai (1830s)

A Japanese bird-and-flower art print reproducing Hokusai’s Bullfinch and Weeping Cherry, dated to the 1830s, with a cherry-blossom and nature theme.

This horizontally oriented reproduction features beige, brown and pink tones, an illustrative style and art and Japanese themes. Produced using giclée printing on quality 200gsm art paper, it has a matte finish.

Cherry Blossoms by Hokusai

Celebrate the connection between Japanese art and the natural world with this reproduction of Hokusai’s cherry-blossom design, dated to the 1830s. Known as Bullfinch and Weeping Cherry, the work brings together bird and flower subjects within the Japanese woodblock tradition. It offers a thoughtful choice for a bedroom, living room or nature-inspired gallery, as well as a gift for someone with an interest in Hokusai or botanical art.

About the artwork

The pairing of a bullfinch with weeping cherry connects this design with the bird-and-flower genre, offering a different direction from a landscape-led Japanese-print collection. The blossom subject provides a springtime association that can be enjoyed throughout the year. This product reproduces the artwork using giclée printing: it is not an original nineteenth-century woodblock impression, a hand-carved block or a newly printed woodblock edition. The 1830s date refers to the source design rather than the age of the paper print.

A personal nature-inspired corner

Imagine placing the print beside a favourite chair, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured fabrics and a book on Japanese art nearby. Its bird-and-flower subject can connect the room with your interest in nature without requiring every furnishing to follow a botanical theme. The recorded beige, brown and pink palette provides another starting point for coordinating accessories and companion prints.

A smaller format can join an established gallery arrangement, while a larger print gives the Hokusai work a more prominent place. Pair it with Hasui’s Sakura to continue the blossom connection across different artists and periods. Seitei’s bird subject extends the Japanese nature theme, while Ocean Wave broadens the collection beyond flowers and birds. Consider your available wall space and usual viewing distance before choosing a size.

Pair it with

Continue the blossom theme with Kawase Hasui’s Sakura (1930s). Add Watanabe Seitei’s Bird in a Pink Sky (c. 1900s) for another Japanese bird subject, and Seitei’s Ocean Wave (1890s) to broaden the nature-inspired gallery.

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