Chapter 32- Plum Branch - 梅枝
by Maeda Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Ohmi Gallery
Typical Price
$500–$4,000. Common landscapes: $500–$1,500. Key value factors: Maeda Masao's atmospheric mountain and landscape prints have a dedicated following among sosaku-hanga collectors.
Description
Chapter 32 of The Tale of Genji — Umegae (梅枝, "Plum Branch") — depicts the preparations for Genji's daughter's entry into the imperial court, including the competitive blending of incense and the presentation of calligraphy and paintings. The plum branch of the title served as a stand for the letter accompanying gifts, and the chapter's focus on aesthetic judgment and artistic display makes it particularly amenable to Maeda's pattern-based compositional language, the plum blossoms, incense burners, and folded letters providing rich decorative motifs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter 32- Plum Branch - 梅枝 was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Chapter 32- Plum Branch - 梅枝 depicts food & drink.