An Inn at Kami-suwa
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- mfa
Typical Price
$500–$4,000. Common subjects: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Maekawa's early sosaku-hanga works are historically significant. Bold, expressive prints are most valued.
Description
An inn at Kami-suwa — the lakeside resort town on Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, a long-established destination for travelers on the Nakasendo road — is Senpan's subject in this undated print, the traditional inn's architecture and atmosphere rendered with his direct, warm printmaking style. Kami-suwa's combination of hot spring facilities, lakeside beauty, and historical character as a travel destination made it a natural subject for an artist interested in the texture of everyday Japanese life beyond the capital and the famous landmark sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Inn at Kami-suwa was created by Maekawa Senpan (前川千帆).
An Inn at Kami-suwa depicts architecture.