The Spiderweb - Ohara Koson
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A woodblock print by Ohara Koson, 'The Spiderweb' depicts a bird perched on a branch, observing a spiderweb. The print showcases Koson's skill in combining naturalistic elements with traditional Japanese aesthetics.
Ohara Koson (1877-1945) was a Japanese artist associated with the Shin-hanga movement, which revitalised traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock printing. He is known for his depictions of birds and flowers (kachō-e). Koson initially trained in painting, but later shifted to woodblock print design, working with publishers to produce prints for Western audiences. His work often combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western naturalism. He sometimes signed his work as Shōson or Hōson. In this print, a bird perches on a branch, its gaze directed towards a spiderweb. The web, spun with delicate precision, occupies a significant portion of the composition, drawing the eye with its radial pattern. A single leaf falls nearby, adding a sense of quiet movement. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by grey tones, which enhances the contemplative mood of the scene. The composition reflects a balance between naturalistic observation and decorative arrangement, typical of Koson's approach.
The Spiderweb - 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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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
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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