Bufo-pequeno no ginkgo
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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