파란 붓꽃
1900 - 1930
Ohara Koson was a master of the shin-hanga (new print) movement, which breathed new life into traditional Japanese woodblock printing for Western audiences. Here, he captures the elegant, sword-like leaves and deep violet-blue petals of irises with a delicate touch that feels almost botanical yet deeply poetic. Notice how the composition stretches vertically, drawing your eye up the tall stems to the blooming flowers at the top, while a single bud hangs low on the left, creating a lovely asymmetry. Koson was famous for his bird and flower prints, and this piece shows exactly why he was so beloved—he made nature look serene and timeless.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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- Paper
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