Peacock on Cherry Tree
桜に孔雀
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
A magnificent peacock amid cherry blossoms ranks among Koson's most decorative large-format designs. Early Watanabe editions command $2,500-$7,000, while post-earthquake printings trade between $1,000-$3,000. The elaborate plumage required exceptional carving and printing skill, making fine early impressions especially desirable.
Description
A magnificent peacock sits amid blooming cherry branches, its long tail feathers trailing downward in an iridescent cascade of blue and green. The combination of the peacock''s exotic splendor with the quintessentially Japanese cherry blossoms creates a composition of extraordinary decorative richness. The print required exceptional skill from both carver and printer to render the complex patterns of the tail feathers.
