Iris and Kingfisher
菖蒲に翡翠
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
菖蒲に翡翠
by Ohara Koson
Koson's vast output of ~450 designs spans birds, flowers, fish, insects, and occasional landscapes. While his large production keeps most prints accessible, early Kokkeido-period impressions with muted, elegant Meiji-era coloring are distinctly more sought after than the brighter later Watanabe editions.
A kingfisher darts past a cluster of purple irises growing at the water''s edge. The brilliant blue of the bird and the deep purple of the irises create a vibrant color harmony, set against the soft greens of leaves and stems. The print celebrates the beauty of early summer in the Japanese garden.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Iris and Kingfisher (菖蒲に翡翠) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1925.
Iris and Kingfisher was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1925).
Iris and Kingfisher depicts birds & flowers and animals.
