Two women in the rain
Ohara Koson, a master of the Shin-hanga movement that revitalized Japanese woodblock printing in the early 20th century, captures a serene, rainy stroll here. Two figures in traditional kimonos and tall wooden geta sandals walk beneath large, colorful umbrellas—one rust-red, one leafy green. A weeping willow frames the scene, while fine diagonal lines create a misty downpour over a distant riverbank and pagoda. Koson was actually most famous for his bird prints, so the two birds flying in the upper left are a signature touch, seemingly rushing through the weather alongside the women.
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