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Ohara Koson Animal Prints

Japanese, 1877-1945

Ohara Koson was a prolific printmaker of the 20th century widely known for his kacho-ga, bird and flower prints. During his study with Kason, he took his artist name Koson, a partial adaptation of his teacher's name. Early in his career, many of Koson’s prints were muted in color and captured a sense of calmness and elegance. Koson’s depiction of birds are very realistic, the details of body and feathers in particular were always depicted with meticulous care.

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Artist: Ohara Koson
Carp and Water Chestnut — Showa lifetime impression
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson (1877-1945), 'Carp and Water Chestnut', color woodblock print, 1926. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on cream Japan paper; the full sheet, in excellent condition. Signed 'Koson' with the artist’s red seal 'Koson'. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo. With the Watanabe 'C' seal in the lower right margin, indicating a lifetime impression printed between 1929-1942. Image size 13 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (343 x 184 mm); sheet size 14 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (368 x 191 mm). Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Literature: 'Crows, Cranes, and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson', Newland, Amy R.: Jan Perree & Robert Schaap, Leiden: Hotei Publishing, 2001. S39.1, pl 169. Collections: National Museum of Asian Art (Smithsonian), Smart Museum of Chicago (University of Chicago). In Japanese art, the carp represents good luck and good fortune. ABOUT THE ARTIST Koson Ohara...
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1920s Showa Ohara Koson Animal Prints

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Woodcut

Carp and Water Chestnut — Showa lifetime impression
Carp and Water Chestnut — Showa lifetime impression

Ohara Koson
Carp and Water Chestnut — Showa lifetime impression, 1926

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Cockatoo on Pomegranate — Lifetime Impression
Cockatoo on Pomegranate — Lifetime Impression

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Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia
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Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia
Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia

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Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia, c. 1921

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Sparrow on Hortensia (Hydrangea)
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Sparrow on Hortensia (Hydrangea)
Sparrow on Hortensia (Hydrangea)

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Sparrow on Hortensia (Hydrangea), c. 1930

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Carrion Crow on a Snow-covered Branch at Dawn.
By Ohara Koson
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Carrion Crow on a Snow-covered Branch at Dawn. c. 1930. Otanzaku: 14 9/16 x 6 5/8 (sheet 14 15/16 x 6 3/4). Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo. Illustrated: Crows, Cranes & Camellias S5.5. Signed and sealed Shoson. Housed in a 20 x 16-inch archival mat. Koson Ohara...
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Carrion Crow on a Snow-covered Branch at Dawn.
Carrion Crow on a Snow-covered Branch at Dawn.

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Carrion Crow on a Snow-covered Branch at Dawn., c. 1930

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Flycatcher and Rose Mallow
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Flycatcher and Rose Mallow
Flycatcher and Rose Mallow

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Flycatcher and Rose Mallow, 1932

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Two Wild Ducks in Flight Above Reeds, a Full Moon Behind.
By Ohara Koson
Located in Storrs, CT
Two Wild Ducks in Flight Above Reeds, a Full Moon Behind. Pre-1923. Otanzaku: 13 7/8 x 7 1/4 (sheet 14 1/2 x 7 1/2). Publisher: Daikokuya. Signed and sealed Koson. Illustrated: Crows, Cranes & Camellias, K7.105, p. 172. Subtle bokashi shading with gauffrage and white 'gofun' overprinting in the ducks' feathers. A fine pre-earthquake print in very good condition. Housed in a 20 x 16-inch archival mat. Koson Ohara...
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Two Wild Ducks in Flight Above Reeds, a Full Moon Behind.
Two Wild Ducks in Flight Above Reeds, a Full Moon Behind.

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Two Wild Ducks in Flight Above Reeds, a Full Moon Behind., pre 1923

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.5 in

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