Lake Okotanpe (Okotanpe-ko)
by Maeda Masao
- Date:
- 1963
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
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
Lake Okotanpe (Okotanpe-ko) is a small, intensely blue volcanic lake deep in the forests of central Hokkaido, accessible only by difficult trail and known for its exceptional clarity and the dramatic color contrast between its vivid blue water and the surrounding dark conifer forest. Maeda Masao's 1963 color woodblock print of this remote Hokkaido lake reflects his deep knowledge of and attachment to the landscape of his native island, his sosaku-hanga technique capturing the lake's intense color and isolated wilderness character with the directness of a printmaker who carved his own blocks.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Okotanpe (Okotanpe-ko) was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄) in 1963.
Lake Okotanpe (Okotanpe-ko) depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.