Uematsu Tōshū

Uematsu Tōshū was an artist active over a remarkably long historical period, documented between 1615 and 1812. The artist or workshop is primarily known for detailed woodblock prints and illustrated materials.

Five works by Uematsu Tōshū are documented in major institutional collections, establishing their place in art historical records. These compositions, executed as high-quality prints, focus on still life subjects drawn from nature and domestic items. The works represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art include Plum Blossoms, Cut Paper and a Knife in Sheath, Shrimp and Udo Plant, Tsukushi Plant and Shijimi Shells, Box and Books, and Box with a Lacquer Comb.

The long span of activity associated with Uematsu Tōshū suggests the name likely represents a lineage or collaborative studio rather than a single individual. These documented Uematsu Tōshū prints provide insight into the decorative and illustrative traditions maintained across two centuries. Today, due to their age, such historical artworks are often within the public domain, allowing scholars access to downloadable artwork for research purposes.