Hawk on Snowy Branch
雪中の鷹
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
雪中の鷹
by Ohara Koson
Large-format prints of eagles, cranes, and other dramatic subjects are among Koson's most commanding works. His "Pomegranate and Parrot" achieved $60,000 at Eldred's Auction in 2016. Christie's sold a bird-and-flower print for $17,640 in 2024. Premium subjects in excellent condition with early publisher seals attract the strongest bids.
A fierce hawk perches on a snow-covered pine branch, surveying the winter landscape below. Its sharp eye and powerful talons convey predatory alertness, while the delicate snow clinging to the pine needles creates a beautiful contrast of strength and fragility. The composition ranks among Koson''s most striking bird-of-prey studies.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Hawk on Snowy Branch (雪中の鷹) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1920.
Hawk on Snowy Branch was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1920).
Hawk on Snowy Branch depicts birds & flowers and snow scenes.
