Red Gate of Imperial University
by Maeda Masao
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- robynbuntin
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
Red Gate of Imperial University — the Akamon, the famous vermilion gate of the former Maeda clan's Tokyo estate that became the main gate of what is now the University of Tokyo — is depicted in one of Maeda Masao's architectural subjects. The Akamon's brilliant red lacquer, its elaborate bracket and beam construction, and its historical association with both the feudal Maeda domain and Japan's premier modern university gave the gate a layered significance that Maeda's bold graphic treatment engaged directly. The vermilion color against the surrounding buildings would have been a striking compositional element.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Red Gate of Imperial University was created by Maeda Masao (前田政雄).
Red Gate of Imperial University depicts architecture.