An exhibition catalogue that explores the full scope of Maekawa Chiho, one of modern Japan's leading creative printmakers.
Maekawa Chiho is an important artist in modern creative printmaking, known as one of the "Big Three of Creative Printmaking" along with Onchi Koshiro and Hiratsuka Unichi.
In particular, the landscape paintings of hot spring resorts, which were Maekawa's life work, are a must-see.
The exhibition is centered around the high-quality collection of the Hiraki Ukiyo-e Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation known for its large collection of ukiyo-e prints . It does not simply introduce the works, but also delves deeply into the background of their creations and the lifelong traces of the artists.
This is a valuable book for learning about the diversity and depth of printmaking expression.
[Title] Official Catalogue of the Maekawa Chiho Exhibition from the Hiraki Collection
[Publisher] Chiba City Museum of Art
[Publication date] July 13, 2021
[Number of pages] 256 pages
[Size] Approx. 23.1 x 18.5 x 2.0 cm
[Format] Softcover
[Title reading] Hiraki Collection Niyu Maekawasen Panten
[Author/Editor] Junko Nishiyama (Chiba City Museum of Art)/Editor
[Printing] Nissha Printing Communications
[ISBN] None
[Condition] Used [9] Good condition
[Accessories] None
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[Related Exhibition] July 13th - September 20th, 2021 China City Art Museum (Chiba Prefecture)
Maekawa Senpan ( 1888-1960 )
Born on October 5, 1988 in Kyoto City.
A creative printmaker and manga artist active from the Taisho to Showa periods.
He was known as one of the "Big Three of Creative Printmakers" along with Onchi Koshiro and Hiratsuka Unichi. He was also active as a manga artist, and made hot spring-themed works his life's work.
He created a unique world of prints with clear engravings and humorous shapes, and is known for depicting the everyday lives and landscapes of ordinary people with a warm gaze.
He died in Tokyo on November 17, 1960.
