About This Print
Possibly a view of the mountains adjoining Mt. Shirani in Nikkō National Park. This collection's print is a later edition from the 1980 edition of Hanga Kanshōkai Sakuhin-shū, volume 1, a portfolio of small works by the Woodblock Print Appreciation Society. (See details below on this portfolio.)
An earlier impression, dated c. 1960-1970 by the Honolulu Museum of Art
using the same blocks, of this collection's print
image source: Honolulu Museum of Art 32148
Okunikko
Source: website of japan-guide.com https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3818.html
Okunikko (奥日光, Okunikkō, "Inner Nikko") is the mountainous region of Nikko that lies at a higher elevation, deeper into the mountains west of Nikko's city center. Part of Nikko National Park, Okunikko offers beautiful natural scenery, including waterfalls, lakes, marshlands, streams and hot springs.Okunikko has long been a popular destination for escaping the heat of summer. Beautiful hiking trails attract outdoor lovers from spring to autumn, while winter scenery can be enjoyed during the rest of the year. The region also offers some of the most spectacular autumn colors near Tokyo during the month of October.
Hanga Kanshōkai Sakuhin-shū
(Collection of Works by the Woodblock Print Appreciation Society)
Note that prints from the portfolios are still sold individually by Chikuhōdō on their website http://chikuhoudou.com/showa_ca2.html.
* the portfolios shown or referenced on line are variously dated 1958 by Saru Gallery, c. 1960 by Scholten Japanese Art, 昭和50年頃（c. 1975) by Yamada-Shoten and 昭和55 (1980) by the Japanese Association of Antique Book Dealers Natsume Books and the Aomori Museum.
Sources: Yamada-Shoten http://www.yamada-shoten.com/onlinestore/detail.php?item_id=48617 and
click on image to enlarge
1. Onsen by Maekawa Senpan (1888-1960)
2. Shirasagi Castle by Hashimoto Okiie (1899-1993)
3. Autumn leaves by Mizufune Rokushu (1912-1980)
4. Nasu in spring by Mabuchi Toru (1920-1994)
5. Child of the flowers by Takei Takeo (1894-1983)
6. Oku-nikko by Maeda Masao (1904-1974)
7. Suichuka-Artificial flower in the water by Seimiya Hitoshi (1886-1969)
8. Yamagata Daikoku Dance by Miyao Shigeo (1902-1983)
9. Toys by Hatsuyama Shigeru (1897-1973)
10. Pigeon in Florence by Sekino Junichiro (1914-1988)
11. Red face by Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999)
12. Kitten by Inagaki Tomoo (1902-1980)
2. Shirasagi Castle by Hashimoto Okiie (1899-1993)
3. Autumn leaves by Mizufune Rokushu (1912-1980)
4. Nasu in spring by Mabuchi Toru (1920-1994)
5. Child of the flowers by Takei Takeo (1894-1983)
6. Oku-nikko by Maeda Masao (1904-1974)
7. Suichuka-Artificial flower in the water by Seimiya Hitoshi (1886-1969)
8. Yamagata Daikoku Dance by Miyao Shigeo (1902-1983)
9. Toys by Hatsuyama Shigeru (1897-1973)
10. Pigeon in Florence by Sekino Junichiro (1914-1988)
11. Red face by Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999)
12. Kitten by Inagaki Tomoo (1902-1980)
Prints included in Volume 2:
Sources: Yamada-Shoten http://www.yamada-shoten.com/onlinestore/detail.php?item_id=48617 and Scholten Japanese Art https://www.scholten-japanese-art.com/printsH.php?printID=2078
click on image to enlarge
1. Photography Studio (18.7 x 14 cm), by Kawakami Sumio (1895-1972)
2. Crystal (17.7 x 13.4 cm), by Maeda Masao (1904-1974)
3. Autumn at Lake Haruno (13.3 x 15.2 cm), by Maekawa Senpan (1888-1960)
4. Castle in Autumn (Matsue Castle) (17.5 x 12.7 cm), by Hashimoto Okie (1899-1993)
5. Somon (22.6 x 14.2 cm), by Yamaguchi Gen (1896-1976)
6. Stone Fish (21.8 x 14.7 cm), by Mizufune Rokushu (1912-1980)
7. Interior Still Life (21.2 x 13.1 cm), by Kawanishi Hide (1894-1965)
8. Haniwa (19 x 14.3 cm), by Mabuchi Toru (1920-1994)
9. Flower and Bird (12.6 x 17.2 cm), by Takei Takeo (1894-1983)
10. Poppies (14.2 x 17.7 cm), by Inagaki Tomoo (1902-1980)
11. The Observing Eye (23.8 x 18.2 cm), by Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999)
12. Moulin de la Galette, Paris (22.6 x 14.7 cm), by Sekino Jun'ichiro (1914-1988)
2. Crystal (17.7 x 13.4 cm), by Maeda Masao (1904-1974)
3. Autumn at Lake Haruno (13.3 x 15.2 cm), by Maekawa Senpan (1888-1960)
4. Castle in Autumn (Matsue Castle) (17.5 x 12.7 cm), by Hashimoto Okie (1899-1993)
5. Somon (22.6 x 14.2 cm), by Yamaguchi Gen (1896-1976)
6. Stone Fish (21.8 x 14.7 cm), by Mizufune Rokushu (1912-1980)
7. Interior Still Life (21.2 x 13.1 cm), by Kawanishi Hide (1894-1965)
8. Haniwa (19 x 14.3 cm), by Mabuchi Toru (1920-1994)
9. Flower and Bird (12.6 x 17.2 cm), by Takei Takeo (1894-1983)
10. Poppies (14.2 x 17.7 cm), by Inagaki Tomoo (1902-1980)
11. The Observing Eye (23.8 x 18.2 cm), by Azechi Umetaro (1902-1999)
12. Moulin de la Galette, Paris (22.6 x 14.7 cm), by Sekino Jun'ichiro (1914-1988)
版画鑑賞会作品集
portfolio covers for volumes 1 and 2 original edition
index for volume 2 original edition
版画鑑賞
Portfolio covers for 1980 edition
click on image to enlarge
Print Details
| IHL Catalog | #2065 |
| Title |  label on verso reading 前田政雄 「奥日光」 Maeda Masao "Okunikkō" |
| Series | Hanga Kanshōkai Sakuhin-shū 版画鑑賞会作品集 Collection of Works by the Woodblock Print Appreciation Society |
| Artist | Maeda Masao (1904-1974) |
| Signature | unsigned |
| Seal |  |
| Publication Date | 1960/1961(originally 1959/1960) |
| Edition | unnumbered edition of 200 |
| Publisher | 版画鑑賞会 竹芳洞 Hanga Kanshōkai and Chikuhōdō |
| Carver | likely self-carved |
| Printer | likely Chikuhōdō |
| Impression | excellent |
| Colors | excellent |
| Condition | excellent |
| Genre | sosaku-hanga (creative print) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Format | yotsugiri |
| H x W Paper | 4 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (11.4 x 19.1 cm) |
| H x W Image | 4 5/16 x 7 1/8 in. (12.2 x 18.1 cm) |
| Collections This Print | Honolulu Museum of Art 32148 |
| Reference Literature | |
8/15/2021
7/6/2021
 |  |  |  |  |