Songbird and Lotus
蓮に小鳥
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1930
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
A small songbird perched among lotus flowers exemplifies Koson's intimate, smaller-scale kacho-e style. These prints typically trade between $700-$2,500 for good lifetime impressions. Editions published by Kawaguchi or Matsuki rather than Watanabe tend to be somewhat less expensive, often $500-$1,500.
Description
A small songbird perches on a lotus stem, surrounded by the broad leaves and elegant pink blossoms of the lotus plant. The composition demonstrates Koson''s mastery of the traditional kacho-e format, combining carefully observed natural details with a refined decorative sensibility.
