Print 5 - Akashi - 明石
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
Print 5 — Akashi (明石) — is an alternate print treatment of Chapter 13 of The Tale of Genji, complementing or varying the compositional approach of Maeda's other Akashi illustrations. The Akashi chapter's combination of coastal exile, moonlit night, and romantic encounter gave Maeda compositional material that he apparently found compelling enough to develop in multiple versions, each exploring different aspects of the chapter's rich visual and emotional landscape. This print focuses on the Akashi setting within the broader framework of his Genji series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Print 5 - Akashi - 明石 was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Print 5 - Akashi - 明石 depicts figures, seascapes, and moonlight.