Twee vleermuizen bij volle maan
1900 - 1936
Ohara Koson captures a spooky yet serene night scene with two bats gliding past a giant full moon. The larger bat is perfectly silhouetted against the glowing orb, its wings spread wide as it navigates through drooping willow branches. Below, a second bat swoops through the misty gray sky, adding a sense of depth to this classic Japanese woodblock print. Koson was a master of kacho-e (bird-and-flower prints), and here he applies that delicate, naturalistic touch to nocturnal creatures, turning something often feared into a moment of quiet beauty.
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