Two Pigeons on Branch of Maple
紅葉に二羽の鳩
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1912
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Two pigeons huddle together on a maple branch adorned with brilliant autumn leaves. The warm reds and oranges of the foliage contrast beautifully with the soft gray plumage of the birds, creating a composition that evokes the gentle melancholy of the autumn season.
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1950
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Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two Pigeons on Branch of Maple (紅葉に二羽の鳩) was created by Ohara Koson (小原古邨) in c. 1912.
Two Pigeons on Branch of Maple was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1912).
Two Pigeons on Branch of Maple depicts autumn foliage.