{"product_id":"oriole-on-plum-branch-ohara-koson","title":"Oriole on Plum Branch - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhara 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.\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\/the-heroine-koman-in-the-play-tanba-yosaku-yamamura-toyonari\" 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 Heroine Koman in the play Tanba Yosaku - Yamamura Toyonari — Yamamura Toyonari\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/keisei-ichikawa-denzo-utagawa-toyokuni-i\" 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;\"\u003eKeisei Ichikawa Denzo - Utagawa Toyokuni I — Utagawa Toyokuni I\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":57690442301775,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690448855375,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690448888143,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690448920911,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690448953679,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oriole-on-Plum-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1778722925599.jpg?v=1778724038","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/oriole-on-plum-branch-ohara-koson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}