{"product_id":"night-heron-on-a-snowy-branch-ohara-koson","title":"Night Heron on a Snowy Branch - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Ohara Koson, 'Night Heron on a Snowy Branch' depicts a heron perched on a snow-covered branch. The print showcases Koson's mastery of kacho-e, blending naturalism with decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877-1945) was a Japanese artist renowned for his woodblock prints of birds and flowers, a category known as kacho-e. He initially trained in painting but later transitioned to printmaking, working with publishers such as Watanabe Shōzaburō and Kawaguchi. Koson's work blends traditional Ukiyo-e techniques with a more modern, Western aesthetic, aligning with the Shin-Hanga movement that aimed to revitalise traditional Japanese printmaking. His prints were particularly popular in Europe and America. 'Night Heron on a Snowy Branch' exemplifies Koson's skill in capturing the delicate balance between naturalism and decorative design. The print depicts a night heron perched on a snow-laden branch, its feathers rendered with fine detail. The composition is simple yet effective, with the stark white of the snow contrasting against the heron's grey and black plumage. The falling snow is suggested by thin vertical lines, adding a sense of depth to the scene. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, evoking the stillness of a winter night.\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=\"\/products\/asakusa-imado-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" 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;\"\u003eAsakusa Imado - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-festival-of-lanterns-on-temma-bridge-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eThe Festival of Lanterns on Temma Bridge - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ohara Koson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690325778767,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690329874767,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690329907535,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690329940303,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690329973071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Night-Heron-on-a-Snowy-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1778721244994.jpg?v=1778721876","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/night-heron-on-a-snowy-branch-ohara-koson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}