{"product_id":"songbird-and-lotus-ohara-koson","title":"Songbird and Lotus - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA woodblock print by Ohara Koson, 'Songbird and Lotus' depicts a small bird perched on a lotus flower. This work exemplifies Koson's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877-1945) was a Japanese artist renowned for his woodblock prints of birds and flowers (kachō-e). Active during the Shin-Hanga movement, Koson blended traditional Ukiyo-e techniques with Western influences, creating prints that appealed to both Japanese and international audiences. He initially trained in painting but transitioned to printmaking, collaborating with publishers such as Watanabe Shōzaburō and later self-publishing under the name Koson. His work is characterised by its naturalistic depictions and careful attention to detail. 'Songbird and Lotus' exemplifies Koson's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of nature. The print features a small songbird perched on a lotus flower, its plumage rendered with fine detail. The lotus, with its soft pink petals and large green leaf, is depicted with a subtle colour palette. The composition is balanced, with the bird and flower arranged to create a harmonious image. The background is a muted tone, allowing the subjects to stand out. Koson's prints were popular during his lifetime and continue to be admired for their artistic quality and serene beauty.\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\/women-near-a-river-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;\"\u003eWomen Near a River - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/prince-shotoku-killing-moriya-no-omuraji-for-heresy-tsukioka-yoshitoshi\" 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;\"\u003ePrince Shōtoku Killing Moriya no Omuraji for Heresy - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi — Yoshitoshi\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":57690412515663,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690420314447,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690420347215,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690420379983,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690420412751,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Songbird-and-Lotus_Poster_CompositorV1_1778722564209.jpg?v=1778723532","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/songbird-and-lotus-ohara-koson","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}