{"product_id":"sea-eagle-on-a-branch-ohara-koson","title":"Sea Eagle on a Branch - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined woodblock print by Ohara Koson featuring a sea eagle perched on a branch, executed in the traditional kacho-ga style with subtle atmospheric tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Ohara Koson depicts a sea eagle perched upon a gnarled branch. Koson was a master of the kacho-ga genre, which focuses on birds and flowers. His work reflects the aesthetic principles of the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese printmaking by incorporating Western techniques of light, shadow, and atmospheric perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is defined by the contrast between the eagle and the muted, misty background. The bird is rendered with careful attention to the texture of its feathers, using subtle gradations of grey and brown ink. The yellow of the beak provides a singular point of colour, drawing the eye to the eagle's alert expression. The branch, executed with bold, calligraphic brushwork, curves across the lower portion of the frame, providing a sense of weight and grounding to the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson produced many such studies during his career, often working with the publisher Matsuki Heikichi. These prints were intended for both domestic and international audiences, appealing to a growing interest in Japanese nature studies. The wood grain visible in the background is a characteristic feature of the printing process, adding a tactile quality to the paper surface. The print avoids unnecessary ornamentation, allowing the subject to occupy the space with quiet authority. It is a representative example of the technical precision and observational skill that defined Koson's output during the early twentieth century.\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\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" 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;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boating-party-with-children-swimming-kitagawa-utamaro\" 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;\"\u003eBoating Party with Children Swimming - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\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":58472617148751,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472625537359,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58472625570127,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472625602895,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472625635663,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472625668431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472625701199,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472625733967,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472625766735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58472625799503,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58472625832271,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58472625865039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sea-Eagle-on-a-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1786294447956.jpg?v=1786672062","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/sea-eagle-on-a-branch-ohara-koson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}