은행나무 속의 긴귀부엉이

Ohara Koson

1900 - 1930

은행나무 속의 긴귀부엉이 by Ohara Koson, 1900 - 1930

Ohara Koson was a master of kacho-e (bird-and-flower prints), and this piece captures a quiet, spooky moment perfectly. The long-eared owl looks caught mid-movement, balancing on a ginkgo branch under a crescent moon with one wing slightly raised. The muted grey background creates a misty autumn atmosphere, while the owl's wide eyes seem to stare right at the viewer. Koson spent years studying live birds to get their anatomy and poses just right, making his prints incredibly lifelike compared to older, more stylized traditions.

Technique
Woodblock print
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