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Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - A Pair

$1,620per set
£1,234.92per set
€1,410.80per set
CA$2,279.57per set
A$2,496.83per set
CHF 1,314.58per set
MX$29,798.89per set
NOK 16,753.19per set
SEK 15,314.94per set
DKK 10,542.48per set

About the Item

Ohara Koson (Shoson) (Japanese, 1877-1945) Pair of woodblock prints Two white geese and reeds, c.1928 Chrysanthemum and Stream, c. 1931 Paper size: 10 ¼ by 15 ¼ inches Frame: 15 by 21 inches The woodblock prints are floated in simple black frames. There is some foxing and toning to the paper. The framing shows some wear. Ohara Koson (Shoson) was a Japanese painter and print designer, part of the shin-hanga movement. He studied at the Ishikawa Prefecture Technical School and also studied painting under Suzuki Kason. He worked with Watanabe Shozaburo publishers (where he signed his work Shoshan), instrumental in creating the shin-hanga movement.
  • Creator:
    Ohara Koson (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some foxing and toning to the paper. The framing shows some wear.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288237614462

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