Noboribetsu
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- wbp
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
Noboribetsu — the major hot spring resort complex in southern Hokkaido, its "Jigokudani" (Hell Valley) volcanic landscape creating one of Japan's most dramatic onsen settings — appears as a standalone print by Senpan, likely depicting the resort's distinctive combination of volcanic landscape and bathing facilities. Senpan returned to Noboribetsu in several works, drawn by the volcanic drama of the setting and the opportunity it provided for his characteristic onsen nude compositions in a landscape of unusual natural power.
More Prints by Maekawa Senpan
More Landscapes Prints
Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province (Wakasa Kugushiko), from the series Souvenirs of Travel I (Tabi miyage dai isshu)"
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Autumn Maple Leaves at Takao, from the album Eight Views of Kyoto (Kyôto hakkei)
Woodblock print
The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province (Sanuki Kaiganji no hama), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
Tea Kettle, section of a sheet from the series "Mirror of Stone Rubbings of Views of the Provinces" (Kohon meihitsu ishizuri kagami)
n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Noboribetsu was created by Maekawa Senpan (前川千帆).
Noboribetsu depicts landscapes, travel scenes, and mountains.