Two peacocks on tree branch
1900 - 1930
Ohara Koson was a master of kacho-e (bird-and-flower pictures), and his prints were so popular in the West that many were exported to the US and Europe. Here, a majestic peacock displays its cascading, eye-spotted tail while perched on a rugged pine branch, seemingly chatting with a smaller companion above. The soft, gradient pink background creates a serene atmosphere that makes the intricate blue feathers pop. This work is a beautiful example of the shin-hanga (new print) movement, which breathed new life into traditional woodblock printing during the early 20th century.
- Technique
- Color woodblock print
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