Two pigeons on autumnal branch
1900 - 1936
Ohara Koson, a master of Japanese bird-and-flower prints (kacho-e), captures a tender moment between two pigeons perched on a delicate maple branch. The striking contrast between the pristine white bird and the richly textured blue-grey pigeon is framed by vibrant autumn leaves in shades of fiery red and orange. Created during the Shin-hanga (new print) movement, this woodblock print revitalized traditional ukiyo-e techniques for a modern audience, blending naturalistic detail with elegant composition. Koson's incredible attention to feather patterns makes these birds look almost ready to flutter right off the paper!
- Technique
- woodblock print