Five White Egrets
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- 1926
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
In "Five White Egrets," Ohara Koson demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.
As a shin-hanga work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Dating to 1926, this work was created during a period of creative ferment in Japanese printmaking.
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Five White Egrets was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in 1926.
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