Rooster and Hen
鶏
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1912
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Koson's vast output of ~450 designs spans birds, flowers, fish, insects, and occasional landscapes. While his large production keeps most prints accessible, early Kokkeido-period impressions with muted, elegant Meiji-era coloring are distinctly more sought after than the brighter later Watanabe editions.
- Later printings: $100–$500
- Good lifetime editions: $500–$2,500
- Rare subjects or exceptional impressions: $2,500–$8,000
Description
A proud rooster with brilliantly colored plumage stands beside a more modest hen. The rooster''s tail feathers cascade in sweeping curves of iridescent green and black, while his red comb and wattle provide vivid accents. The print demonstrates Koson''s ability to capture both the physical beauty and behavioral character of domestic fowl.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rooster and Hen (鶏) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1912.
Rooster and Hen was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1912).
Rooster and Hen depicts birds & flowers.