Sakai Hōitsu (酒井抱一)

Sakai Hōitsu (酒井抱一) was an artist documented as being active across a significant period spanning 1700 to 1815. The surviving record of the artist’s professional output, as represented in major institutional holdings, includes fourteen paintings and one book.

The work of the artist is preserved in significant American collections, including the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These holdings include numerous important Sakai Hōitsu (酒井抱一) paintings such as Cherry Blossoms, Boy Trying to Make an Ox Drink, Chrysanthemums by the Water, and Cormorant Fishing. The painting Flowering Plum is also among the documented works represented.

The presence of fifteen cataloged pieces in major collections confirms the historical and museum-quality importance of the artist’s output. Many of these historical works are in the public domain, allowing for the creation of high-quality prints for research and appreciation.