Lapwing on Tree Stump
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- 1920s
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 34.1 × 18.3 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
A lapwing stands on a weathered tree stump, the bird's distinctive black-and-white plumage and crested head rendered with Koson's characteristic precision. The lapwing's spiky crest and the stump's gnarled surface create a composition of complementary textures — smooth feather against rough wood, the bird's living warmth against the dead material of the stump. Produced in the 1920s, this print shows his mastery of the single bird on simple support format.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lapwing on Tree Stump was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in 1920s.
Lapwing on Tree Stump was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1920s).
Lapwing on Tree Stump depicts trees.
Lapwing on Tree Stump measures 34.1 × 18.3 cm (Oban format).