About The Artist

Born in Kyoto. Original name Ishida Shigezaburo; took the name Maekawa from a relative on his mother's side after father's death in 1905. Younger brother of Asaga Manjiro. In 1905 entered Kansai Bijutsuin; studied with Asai Chu and then with Kanokogi Takeshiro. Went to Tokyo in 1911; began drawing cartoons for Tokyo Puck (Tokyo pakku) in 1912. Influenced by 1911 exhibition of Minami Kunzo's prints, began making moku-hanga. Exhibited with Nihon Sosaku-Hanga Kyokai from 1919; member from 192.....