Takahashi Sōhei

Takahashi Sōhei was an artist active during the early 19th century, with documented production spanning nearly three decades, from 1804 to 1832. Their known output consists primarily of paintings, focusing on subjects related to nature, landscape, and descriptive genre scenes.

Six paintings by Takahashi Sōhei are currently represented in major museum collections, establishing a verifiable record of the artist’s work. These holdings include the landscape studies Snowy Landscape and Bamboo in Summer, demonstrating a focus on seasonal and botanical subjects. Further examples of their descriptive style include Taihu Rock and Banana Plant, the flower study Peony, and the genre composition Herdboy and Water Buffaloes Returning Home.

The primary repository for the artist’s known works is the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The verifiable existence of Takahashi Sōhei paintings provides a focused view of early 19th-century artistry. Because many works from this period have entered the public domain, examples of the artist’s work are often available as high-quality prints for study and preservation.