{"product_id":"hawk-with-captured-sparrow-in-snow-ohara-koson","title":"Hawk with Captured Sparrow in Snow - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Shin-hanga woodblock print by Ohara Koson, capturing a hawk with its prey amidst snow-covered branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ohara Koson depicts a hawk perched upon a snow-laden branch, clutching a sparrow. The composition utilises the traditional Kacho-ga format, focusing on the observation of birds and flowers within a seasonal context. The hawk is rendered with precise attention to its plumage, while the surrounding environment is defined by the vertical, dripping forms of snow-covered willow branches. The muted, greyish background suggests a cold, winter atmosphere, allowing the subtle colours of the birds to emerge with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson was a master of the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese printmaking by incorporating Western techniques of light and shadow. His work often captures fleeting moments in nature with a sense of quiet observation. The print demonstrates the technical skill of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Koson, particularly in the delicate application of the white pigment to represent the snow. The sparrow, positioned below the hawk, provides a sense of scale and narrative tension to the scene. This print is an example of the artist's ability to balance decorative elements with naturalistic detail, a hallmark of his output during the early twentieth century. The work reflects the aesthetic values of the period, where the depiction of the natural world remained a primary subject for printmakers seeking to maintain continuity with historical traditions while engaging with modern sensibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/morning-at-nijubashi-bridge-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMorning at Nijubashi Bridge - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/hayase-swift-current-hiroshi-yoshida\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHayase (Swift Current) - Hiroshi Yoshida — Hiroshi Yoshida\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ohara Koson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472807530831,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472807596367,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472807694671,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472807727439,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472807792975,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Hawk-with-Captured-Sparrow-in-Snow_Poster_CompositorV1_1786297823334.jpg?v=1786675735","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/hawk-with-captured-sparrow-in-snow-ohara-koson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}