Hori River, Matsue
by Maeda Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- wbp
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
The Hori River at Matsue — the canal-crossed "Water City" in Shimane Prefecture where the castle and its moat connect to a system of waterways running through the historic urban fabric — is depicted here in one of Maeda Masao's western Japan landscape subjects. Matsue's water geography, shaped by its position between Lake Shinji and the castle hill, gave the city a particular character that appealed to landscape printmakers, and the Hori River's canal system provided intimate water-level views of the traditional architecture lining its banks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hori River, Matsue was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Hori River, Matsue depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.