Lake Aoki
- Date:
- 1927
- Medium:
- Woodcut print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Lake Aoki in Nagano Prefecture, a deep volcanic lake in the Azumino valley, is rendered in Hiratsuka's early woodcut style. The 1927 print captures the lake's still surface against the encircling mountains — a compositional arrangement he would use repeatedly in landscape subjects throughout his career. The lake's clarity and cold depth are conveyed through his spare, direct carving.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Aoki was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 1927.
Lake Aoki depicts landscapes and rivers & lakes.