{"product_id":"wisteria-and-bee-ohara-koson-1","title":"Wisteria and Bee - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese woodblock print by Ohara Koson depicting wisteria blossoms and a bee. The artwork showcases delicate colours and fine lines, typical of the Ukiyo-e style.\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 late Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, Koson initially trained in painting but later transitioned to printmaking, collaborating with publishers to create works for both domestic and international markets. His prints often depict birds, animals, and botanical subjects with a blend of realism and decorative stylisation, reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of the era. 'Wisteria and Bee' exemplifies Koson's skill in capturing the delicate beauty of nature. The print features cascading wisteria blossoms in shades of pale lavender and blue, contrasted against the dark, sinuous form of a tree branch. A bee hovers near the flowers, adding a sense of movement and life to the composition. The background is rendered in soft, muted tones, creating a serene and atmospheric effect. The work demonstrates the artist's mastery of colour and line, as well as his ability to evoke a sense of harmony between the natural world and the viewer.\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\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-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;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/courtesans-entourage-at-new-years-festival-fine-art-print\" 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;\"\u003eCourtesan's Entourage at New Year's Festival - Fine Art Print — 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":57690250248527,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690254901583,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690254934351,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690254967119,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690254999887,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wisteria-and-Bee_Poster_CompositorV1_1778719924858.jpg?v=1778720299","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wisteria-and-bee-ohara-koson-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}