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Owl on Ginkgo Branch by Ohara Koson — Japanese Color woodblock print, c. 1927

Owl on Ginkgo Branch

銀杏に木菟

by Ohara Koson

Shin-hanga
Birds & Flowers
Date:
c. 1927
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo

Description

A wide-eyed owl perches on a ginkgo branch adorned with golden fan-shaped leaves. The owl''s round face and penetrating gaze are rendered with characteristic Koson precision, while the brilliant yellow ginkgo leaves create a striking autumnal backdrop. The composition balances the owl''s stillness with the gentle movement of falling leaves.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Owl on Ginkgo Branch (銀杏に木菟) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1927.

Owl on Ginkgo Branch was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1927).

Owl on Ginkgo Branch depicts birds & flowers.