Three gulls
1900 - 1930
Ohara Koson was the absolute master of bird prints, and this piece shows exactly why. These three seagulls aren't just flat shapes; they have real weight and anatomy as they glide over the rolling, foam-capped waves below. This artwork is a classic example of shin-hanga (new prints), a movement that revived traditional Japanese woodblock techniques in the early 20th century by blending them with a touch of Western realism. Notice how the sky fades from a moody grey to a bright horizon—it creates this incredible sense of vast, open space, making you almost hear the crash of the ocean.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper and ink
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