Biography
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1904–1974
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 112
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maeda Masao known for?
Maeda Masao (前田政雄, 1904–1974) was a sosaku-hanga woodblock print artist born in Hakodate, Hokkaido. After meeting sosaku-hanga leader Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1923, he joined the Yoyogi Group of printmakers and devoted himself entirely to printmaking by 1940. He is celebrated for his striking landscape prints, especially mountain views featuring bold black line work and sophisticated color, influenced by both Western painting and the Nihonga tradition.
When was Maeda Masao active?
Maeda Masao was active from 1904 to 1974. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Maeda Masao?
Maeda Masao's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Maeda Masao's original prints?
Original prints by Maeda Masao can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, wbp, Japanese Art Open Database, Art of Japan.
Woodblock Prints by Maeda Masao (112)
Chapter 36 - Kashiwagi - 柏木
Woodblock print
Chapter 37- The Flute - 横笛
Woodblock print
Chapter 38 - A Singing Insect - 鈴虫
Woodblock print
Chapter 39- Yugiri - 夕霧
Woodblock print
Chapter 29- The Imperial Visit - 行幸
Woodblock print
Chapter 32- Plum Branch - 梅枝
Woodblock print
Chapter 40 - Prayer Offering - 御法
Woodblock print
Chapter 33 - Leaves of Wisteria - 藤裏葉
Woodblock print
Chapter 34 - Young Fresh Greens 1 - 若菜上
Woodblock print
Chapter 35 - Young Fresh Greens 2 - 若菜下
Woodblock print
Print 23 - Hatsune - 初音
Woodblock print
Print 36 - Kashiwagi - 柏木
Woodblock print
Chapter 10 - Sakaki
Woodblock print
ASA NO KAWA GOSHOKU
Woodblock print
Print 5 - Akashi - 明石
Woodblock print
Chapter 45 - Hashi-Hime - The Bride Maiden - 橋姫
Woodblock print
Chapter 16- Early Bracken - 早蕨
Woodblock print
Goeido at Chion-In Temple - 知恩院御影堂
Woodblock print
Chapter 15 - Weeds
Woodblock print
Chapter 14 - Miotsukushi
Woodblock print
Chapter 6 - Suetsumuhana
Woodblock print
Chapter 4 - The Bottle Gourds
Woodblock print
Chapter 44 - Takekawa
Woodblock print
Chapter 42 - Niou-Miya
Woodblock print
Chapter 2 - Hahakigi
Woodblock print
Chapter 13 - Akashi
Woodblock print
Chapter 51 - Ukifune
Woodblock print
Kyoto Higashiyama - 京・東山
Woodblock print
Summer Cool (1)
Woodblock print
Moon and Cherry Blossoms
Woodblock print
Snow, Moon, and Cherries at Kiyomizu
Woodblock print
Illustrations for Genji Monogatari (54)
Woodblock print
Hori River, Matsue
Woodblock print
Girl with western hat
Woodblock print
Girl with fan
Woodblock print
MAIKO (apprentise)
Woodblock print
February
Woodblock print
Child in snow
Woodblock print
SANSUI (landscape)
Woodblock print
Untitled (masao-maeda)
Woodblock print
Red Gate of Imperial University
Woodblock print
Persimmon curtain
Woodblock print
Lake Shore in the Morning — 湖畔の朝
Woodblock print
Mt. Fuji- Sun Set
Woodblock print
Village Scene in Nara
Woodblock print
Tofuku Temple
Woodblock print
Crystal
Woodblock print
ArtOfJapan
Woodblock print
Noboribetsu Onsen (Hot Springs)
Woodblock print
Nakajima Park
Woodblock print
Goryo Pleasure area
Woodblock print
Lake Toya
Woodblock print