$500–$4,000. Still life prints are among the artist's most iconic works. Good mountain prints: $1,500–$2,500. Key value factors: Maeda Masao's atmospheric mountain and landscape prints have a dedicated following among sosaku-hanga collectors.
"Moon and Cherry Blossoms" is a [sosaku-hanga](/glossary/sosaku-hanga) print by Maeda Masao, created during the Showa period. This still life demonstrates the artist's extraordinary ability to transform ordinary objects into luminous studies of light, form, and texture.
Maeda Masao brings characteristic refinement to this composition, achieving an almost transcendent quality through masterful control of the printing medium. The interplay of light and shadow gives the subject a presence that transcends mere representation, inviting quiet contemplation.
This print represents Maeda Masao's contribution to the sosaku-hanga tradition during the Showa period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Kumoi sakura
1926
Color woodblock print
1935
Color woodblock print
Romon
1935
Color woodblock print
円山公園桜
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Moon and Cherry Blossoms was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Moon and Cherry Blossoms depicts cherry blossoms, moonlight, and night scenes.
