Rain at Mount Moiwa (Ame no Moiwayama), from the series "Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei)"
by Maeda Masao
- Date:
- 1932
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
His work combines direct observation of nature with poetic sensitivity, achieving a contemplative quality through refined woodblock technique.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rain at Mount Moiwa (Ame no Moiwayama), from the series "Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei)" was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄) in 1932.
Yes — Rain at Mount Moiwa (Ame no Moiwayama), from the series "Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei)" is part of the Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei) series by Maeda Masao.
Rain at Mount Moiwa (Ame no Moiwayama), from the series "Eight Views of Sapporo (Sapporo hakkei)" depicts landscapes, rain, and eight views (hakkei).