Biography
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1904–1974
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 112
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maeda Masao known for?
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
When was Maeda Masao active?
Maeda Masao was active from 1904 to 1974. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Maeda Masao?
Maeda Masao's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Maeda Masao's original prints?
Original prints by Maeda Masao can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, wbp, Japanese Art Open Database, Art of Japan.
Woodblock Prints by Maeda Masao (112)
Mountain Peak
20th century
Color woodblock print
View of Mount Fuji from Lake Ashi
20th century
Color woodblock print
Temple Gate
20th century
Color woodblock print
Rain at Mount Moiwa (Ame no Moiwayama), from the series "Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei)"
1932
Color woodblock print
Snow at Shiba Park (Yuki no Shiba koen)
1934
Color woodblock print
Black Cat in Tree
1940
Color woodblock print
The Red Gate of the Imperial University, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
1945
Color woodblock print
Sketch for "Early Spring in Togakushi"
1955
Charcoal on paper with translulent overlay (woodblock print: 1957.6b)
Crater Lake at Mount Zaō H
1958
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Lake Okotanpe (Okotanpe-ko)
1963
Color woodblock print
March 1967 calendar page with image of red flower
c. 1967
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
January 1970 calendar page with image of rubbing pad (baren)
c. 1970
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Ranjima (Dutch Island)
Woodblock print
View of Nakajima in autumn
Woodblock print
New Views of Japan (Sapporo area)
Woodblock print
Set
Woodblock print
Kuro neko (Black Cat) / Ishimoku-shu (First Thursday Collection, Vol 3)
Woodblock print
Black Cat
Woodblock print
Sekitei, Ryôan-ji, Shôwa period, dated 1960
Woodblock print
Fishing Village, Shôwa period, mid 20th century
Woodblock print
Black Cat In Green And Yellow Tree
Woodblock print
Fishing Boats on Beach (N0. 2)
Woodblock print
Seaside Village
Woodblock print
Japanese Art Open Database
Woodblock print
Usu Gumo- A Wreath of Cloud — 薄雲
Woodblock print
Mistletoe
Woodblock print
totalCount
Woodblock print
Unknown title
Woodblock print
Prayer Offering
Woodblock print
Yomogyu (Weeds)
Woodblock print
Yugiri
Woodblock print
Asago- The Morning Glory — 朝顔
Woodblock print
Unknown- traditional Japanese houses amid autumn trees
Woodblock print
Unknown- Japanese house at sunset
Woodblock print
Hahakigi
Woodblock print
Suetsuma Hana
Woodblock print
Ukifune
Woodblock print
Butterfly
Woodblock print
CH35- Wakana
Woodblock print
A Pavilion
Woodblock print
Akashi
Woodblock print
Suma
Woodblock print
Miotsukushi — 澪標
Woodblock print
A Picture Contest — 絵合
Woodblock print
Spray of Plum-Blossoms — 梅枝
Woodblock print
Celebration Amid Autumn Leaves — 紅葉賀
Woodblock print
Folder and Info
Woodblock print
Aoi
Woodblock print
CH33- Fuji no Uraba
Woodblock print
Woman with Umbrella
Woodblock print
CH1- Kiritsubo — 桐壺
Woodblock print
Mt. Fuji- V2- Winter
Woodblock print
Temple and cherry blossoms on a sunny day
Woodblock print
Moon and Flowers — 月華
Woodblock print
Fighting Bulls in Iyo
Woodblock print
Kyoto Port Festival — 神戸港祭
Woodblock print
An Anko of Ooshima — 大島のアンコ
Woodblock print
Girl in Kimono
Woodblock print
Sakura Flowers — 桜花
Woodblock print
Album
Woodblock print