Heron in Snow
雪中の白鷺
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
A solitary heron against falling snow is one of Koson's most serene and iconic images. Pre-earthquake editions range from $2,000-$5,000, while post-earthquake Shoson-signed impressions trade at $800-$2,500. Herons and cranes are among the most collected subjects in all of Japanese print art.
Description
A white heron stands motionless in a snow-covered landscape, its pale form nearly dissolving into the wintry whiteness surrounding it. Snow-laden reeds frame the composition, and the subtle gradations of white and gray create a hushed, contemplative atmosphere that ranks among Koson''s finest achievements in atmospheric printmaking.
