Oriole on Plum Branch - Ohara Koson
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A woodblock print by Ohara Koson depicts an oriole perched on a plum branch. This work exemplifies the Shin-Hanga movement, blending traditional techniques with Western influences.
Ohara Koson (1877-1945) was a Japanese artist renowned for his bird-and-flower paintings (kachōga) in the Shin-Hanga style. This print depicts an oriole perched on a plum branch. The oriole, rendered in shades of yellow, is captured in a moment of stillness, its form contrasting with the dark, twisting branch. The plum blossoms, depicted with delicate white petals, add a touch of spring to the composition. Koson's work often features birds in their natural habitats, reflecting a keen observation of nature. Shin-Hanga, which translates to "New Prints," emerged in the early 20th century as a revival of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing. It combined traditional techniques with Western influences, resulting in prints that were both aesthetically pleasing and commercially successful. Koson's prints were particularly popular in Europe and America, where they were admired for their beauty and exoticism. His work contributed significantly to the international appreciation of Japanese art.
Oriole on Plum Branch - Ohara Koson
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Ohara Koson
designing five hundred bird-and-flower woodblock prints for Western buyers in a classical Japanese tradition, forgotten in Japan until the 1970s
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