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Kingfisher on Reed by Ohara Koson — Japanese Color woodblock print, c. 1910

Kingfisher on Reed

葦に翡翠

by Ohara Koson

Shin-hanga
Birds & FlowersAnimals
Date:
c. 1910
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo

Description

A vivid kingfisher perches on a slender reed above water, poised to dive for fish. The bird''s brilliant blue and orange plumage creates a jewel-like accent against the muted greens and browns of the marsh setting. The composition captures the tense, alert stillness of the kingfisher moments before its plunge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kingfisher on Reed (葦に翡翠) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1910.

Kingfisher on Reed was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1910).

Kingfisher on Reed depicts birds & flowers and animals.