Pigeons and Cherry Blossoms
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- 1910
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
In "Pigeons and Cherry Blossoms," Ohara Koson brings characteristic attention to detail in this woodblock study of nature.
by Ohara Koson
In "Pigeons and Cherry Blossoms," Ohara Koson brings characteristic attention to detail in this woodblock study of nature.
As a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1910 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
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Pigeons and Cherry Blossoms was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in 1910.
Pigeons and Cherry Blossoms depicts cherry blossoms and nature.
