Peonia con farfalla
1925 - 1936
Ohara Koson was a master of kacho-e (bird-and-flower prints), and this massive peony is a perfect example of his skill. The flower bursts open in layers of creamy white and deep magenta, while a delicate white butterfly flutters above, seemingly hypnotized by the bloom. Created during the Shin-hanga movement—a modernist revival of traditional Japanese art—Koson's works were incredibly popular in the West, often exported to Europe and America. He designed over 500 prints in his lifetime, proving that sometimes the quietest subjects make the loudest impact.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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