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Ohara Koson Art

Japanese, 1877-1945

Ohara Koson was a prolific printmaker of the 20th century widely known for his kacho-ga, bird and flower prints. During his study with Kason, he took his artist name Koson, a partial adaptation of his teacher's name. Early in his career, many of Koson’s prints were muted in color and captured a sense of calmness and elegance. Koson’s depiction of birds are very realistic, the details of body and feathers in particular were always depicted with meticulous care.

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Authentic Life Time Edition Woodblock Print-Two Carps and Water Chestnut-Mint
Authentic Life Time Edition Woodblock Print-Two Carps and Water Chestnut-Mint

Authentic Life Time Edition Woodblock Print-Two Carps and Water Chestnut-Mint

By Ohara Koson

Located in London, GB

This is an authentic Japanese woodblock print by Ohara Koson (Shoson), titled Two (koi) Carp or Carp and Water Chestnut; originally created in the early 20th century, depicts two car...

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1940s Edo Ohara Koson Art

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Washi Paper, Woodcut, Ink

'Hollyhock and Dragonflies' — Showa Woodblock, Lifetime Impression
'Hollyhock and Dragonflies' — Showa Woodblock, Lifetime Impression

'Hollyhock and Dragonflies' — Showa Woodblock, Lifetime Impression

By Ohara Koson

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ohara Koson, 'Hollyhock and Dragonflies', color woodblock, 'oban tate-e', 1934. Signed 'Shoson' with the 'Shoson' red seal, lower right. A superb, life-time impression, with fresh, ...

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1930s Showa Ohara Koson Art

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Woodcut

'Carp and Water Chestnut' — Showa lifetime impression
'Carp and Water Chestnut' — Showa lifetime impression

'Carp and Water Chestnut' — Showa lifetime impression

By Ohara Koson

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Ohara Koson (1877-1945), 'Carp and Water Chestnut', color woodblock print, 1926. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on cream Japan paper; the full sheet, in excellent condition. Signed 'Koson' with the artist’s red seal 'Koson'. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo. With the Watanabe 'C' seal in the lower right margin, indicating a lifetime impression printed between 1929-1942. Image size 13 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (343 x 184 mm); sheet size 14 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (368 x 191 mm). Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Literature: 'Crows, Cranes, and Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson', Newland, Amy R.: Jan Perree & Robert Schaap, Leiden: Hotei Publishing, 2001. S39.1, pl 169. Collections: National Museum of Asian Art (Smithsonian), Smart Museum of Chicago (University of Chicago). In Japanese art, the carp represents good luck and good fortune. ABOUT THE ARTIST Koson Ohara...

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1920s Showa Ohara Koson Art

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Woodcut

Deer on a Mountain Ledge at Dusk - Woodcut by Ohara Koson - 1910s
Deer on a Mountain Ledge at Dusk - Woodcut by Ohara Koson - 1910s

Deer on a Mountain Ledge at Dusk - Woodcut by Ohara Koson - 1910s

By Ohara Koson

Located in Roma, IT

Woodblock print in colors on paper. realized by Ohara Koson (also known as Shoson or Hoson, 1877–1945) Japan, Taisho–early Showa period (circa 1910s–1920s). Signed in Japanese Koson ...

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1910s Modern Ohara Koson Art

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Paper, Woodcut

Flower Basket Arrangement against an Indigo Background (First Edition)
Flower Basket Arrangement against an Indigo Background (First Edition)

Flower Basket Arrangement against an Indigo Background (First Edition)

By Ohara Koson

Located in Burbank, CA

A basket with carefully arranged flowers is contrasted against a dramatic blue-black background. The showcased ikebana basket (kago) is in a traditional style of the early Showa peri...

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Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - A Pair
Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - A Pair

Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - A Pair

By Ohara Koson

Located in Savannah, GA

Ohara Koson (Shoson) (Japanese, 1877-1945) Pair of woodblock prints Two white geese and reeds, c.1928 Chrysanthemum and Stream, c. 1931 P...

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Ohara Koson Signed Framed Japanese Asian Print Snipes and Reeds In a Stream
Ohara Koson Signed Framed Japanese Asian Print Snipes and Reeds In a Stream

Ohara Koson Signed Framed Japanese Asian Print Snipes and Reeds In a Stream

By Ohara Koson

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderfully composed and beautifully colored print by famed Japanese artist Ohara Koson (Ohara Hōson, Ohara Shōson) titled "Snipes and Reeds" (sometimes referred to as Two Snipes o...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Ohara Koson Art

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Ohara Koson, 'Rabbits and the Moon', color woodblock, 'oban tate-e', 1931. Signed 'Shoson' with the 'Shoson' red seal, lower left. A very fine impression, with pronounced woodgrain ...

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