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
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...
Ink, Washi Paper, Woodcut
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 ...
Paper, Woodcut
'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, ...
Woodcut
'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...
Woodcut
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...
Mulberry Paper, Woodcut
$200
H 19.61 in W 13.51 in
Aranzo Gigante Verrucoso & Limon di Fior Doppio, 4 prints
Located in Middletown, NY
Joseph de Montalegre (after) Aranzo Gigante Verrucoso & Limon di Fior Doppio, 4 prints 1702-1725. Four (4) reproductive prints with handcoloring on thick C.M. Fabriano cotton w...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
$1,200
H 40 in W 55.2 in
Botanical Painting, Large Diptych of Exotic Flowers, Expressionist Illustration
Located in Barcelona, ES
Venus Trap Bloom is a bold diptych that reimagines botanical forms through vibrant color and dynamic brushwork. Oversized leaves and exotic blossoms—some reminiscent of Venus flytrap...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper
By Toyohara Kunichika
Located in Soquel, CA
"Enshoku Sanju-roku Kasen" (Thirty-six Enchanting Flowers) Woodblock on paper Elegant woodblock print by Toyohara Kunuchika (Japanese, 1835-1900). Three women are in talking with each other inside, while a man waits outside holding a bag of some kind. The colors in this piece are rich and saturated, primarily blues, greens, and purple. Mat size: 16"H x 20"W Paper size: 14.75"H x 9.88"W Born in 1835, Toyohara Kunichika grew up in the Kyobashi district of Edo in the midst of merchants and artisans. In 1848, at age 13, he was accepted as an apprentice into the studio of Utagawa Kunisada I...
Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut
$700Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Chikanobu Yoshu
By Toyohara Chikanobu
Located in Soquel, CA
Two Actors - Japanese Woodblock by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延, 1838–1912), better known to his contemporaries as Yōshū Chikanobu (楊洲周延). Colorful and expressive court scene. Two actors...
Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut
$880
H 40 in W 83 in
Blue Tones Triptych, Serene Gorgeous Clouds, Handmade Cyanotype Watercolor Paper
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of w...
Emulsion, Lithograph, Monotype, Handmade Paper
$730
H 40 in W 55.2 in
Duo of Blue Egyptian Palms, Botanical Diptych Cyanotype on Paper, Vintage Modern
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Exclusive limited edition cyanotype diptych. Details: + Title: Duo of Egyptian Palms + Year: 2024 + Edition Size: 20 + Medium: Cyanotype on Watercolor Paper...
Lithograph, Handmade Paper
Black Horse
By Tokuriki Tomikichiro
Located in Middletown, NY
circa 1950. Woodblock print in black and gray ink on Japon laid paper, 10 1/4 x 15 3/4 inches (260 x 398 mm), full margins. With the artist's embossed chop mark in red ink in the l...
Handmade Paper, Woodcut
Japanese Print, Crows on a Branch - Signed Woodcut
Located in Paris, IDF
Mokuchu URUSHIBARA Crows on a branch, c. 1930 Woodcut after on an ink drawing Signed with the artist's stamp On paper 38.5 x 28 cm (c. 15,15 x 11.02 in) INFORMATION : Engraving pu...
Woodcut
$8,500
H 21 in W 28 in
"L'Oiseau Multicolore" Georges Braque, Modernist Bird, Colorful, Cubist, Fauvist
By Georges Braque
Located in New York, NY
Georges Braque L'Oiseau multicolore, circa 1950 Signed and numbered "30/200" in pencil Aquatint in colors on BFK Rives wove paper Image 10 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches Sheet 17 5/8 x 24 5/8 i...
Paper, Aquatint
$920Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 23 in D 0.5 in
3 Panel Hand Colored Japanese Woodcut Print Lithograph
By Keisai Eisen
Located in Soquel, CA
3 Panel Hand Colored Japanese Woodcut Print Lithograph Three panel hand colored woodcut lithograph from Nanso Satomi hakkenden, Tale of the Eight Dogs...
Paper, Ink, Woodcut
The Serpent, Impressionist Woodcut by Raoul Dufy
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Raoul Dufy, French (1877 - 1953) - The Serpent, Year: c. 1911, Medium: Woodcut on laid paper, Image Size: 8 x 7.5 inches, Size: 11.25 x 8.75 in. (28.58 x 22.23 cm), Description: Fr...
Woodcut
$422
H 13.39 in W 9.45 in D 0.08 in
Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid-century French transatlantic liner menu with printed illustration by French artist Jean Adrien Mercier. Signed in the print, top left and dated 1956 inside centre. This highly c...
Paper, Printer's Ink
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H 13.69 in W 7.13 in
'Lapwing on a Tree Stump' — Japanese Woodblock kachō-ga
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson, 'Lapwing on a Tree Stump', color woodblock, c. 1920s. Signed 'Koson' in black ink with the artist’s red seal beneath, lower right. A superb, skillfully-inked impression,...
Woodcut
Crow on a Snowy Willow Branch with Orange Sky
By Ohara Koson
Located in Burbank, CA
A crow perches on a snow-covered willow branch, the bright orange sky that indicates dawn creating a bold contrast. Corvus corone (the carrion crow) is a commonly seen bird in Japan,...
Mulberry Paper, Woodcut
'Wading Egret' — Japanese Woodblock kacho-e
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson, 'Wading Egret', color woodblock, c. 1900 - 1910. Signed 'Koson' in black ink with the artist’s red seal beneath, lower left. A superb, skillfully-inked impression, with ...
Woodcut
'Rabbits and the Moon' — Showa, Pre WWII impression
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
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 ...
Woodcut
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H 13.44 in W 7.25 in
'Bullfinch on a Flowering Plum Tree' — Japanese kacho-e, c. 1900
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
'Bullfinch on a Flowering Plum Tree', color woodblock, c. 1900. Signed 'Koson with the artist's red seal 'Koson'. A fine impression, with pronounced woodgrain and fresh colors, on cream, wove Japan paper; the full sheet in excellent condition. Stamped 'MADE IN JAPAN' in the bottom right margin, verso. Published by Daikokuya. Image size 13 7/16 x 7 1/4 inches (341 x 184 mm); sheet size 14 3/8 x 7 1/2 inches (365 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, pg 173. Collections: National Museum of Asian Art (Smithsonian), Smart Museum of Chicago (University of Chicago). ABOUT THE ARTIST Koson Ohara...
Woodcut
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H 18.71 in W 13.19 in
Ohara Koson (1877-1945) - Framed Japanese Woodblock, Carp Fish
By Ohara Koson
Located in Corsham, GB
An original Japanese woodblock depicting two elegant carp fish by Japanese printmaker, Ohara Koson. Koson has effortlessly captured a sense of stillness and ...
Woodcut
Eagle on Snow Covered Pine — Showa Woodblock Print
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson (1877-1945), 'Eagle on Snow Covered Pine', color woodblock print, c. 1905. Signed 'Koson' with the artist’s red seal 'Koson'. A very fine impression, with fresh colors on cream Japan paper; embossing in the snow-laden branches and the falling snow rendered with hand-splashed ‘gofun.' The full sheet in excellent condition; stamped 'MADE IN JAPAN' lower left, verso. Published by Nishinomiya Yosaku; a pre-WWII impression. Image size 13 11/16 x 7 7/16 inches (348 x 189 mm); sheet size 14 1/2 x 8 1/8 inches (368 x 206 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. pg. 86, pl. 67. ABOUT THE ARTIST Koson Ohara...
Woodcut
Egrets on a Snowy Night
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson, 'Egrets on a Snowy Night', color woodblock, 1927. A superb impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove Japan paper; pronounced 'gaufrage' (em...
Woodcut
Swallow over the Ocean Waves
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson, 'Swallow over the Ocean Waves", color woodblock print, c. 1920s. Signed 'Koson' with the artist’s red seal 'Koson'. Stamped 'Made in Japan', lower right, verso. A superb impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove Japan paper; gaufrage (embossing) in the waves...
Woodcut
Cockatoo on Pomegranate — Lifetime Impression
By Ohara Koson
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Ohara Koson, 'Cockatoo on Pomegranate', color woodblock print, 1927. Signed 'Shoson' with the artist's, red seal 'Shoson'. A fine, life-time impression, with fresh colors—deep black...
Woodcut
Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia
By Ohara Koson
Located in Plano, TX
Tit on the Stalk of a Flowering Magnolia. c. 1921. Otanzaku: 13 3/16 6 x 7 3/13 (sheet 14 7/16 x 7 5/16 ). Publisher: Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923). Illustrated: Crows, Cranes & Camellias K29.11, page 183. Signed and sealed Koson. A fine impression with subtle shading and fresh colors. Housed in a 20 x 16-inch archival mat. Koson Ohara...
Color, Woodcut
Sparrow on Hortensia (Hydrangea)
By Ohara Koson
Located in Plano, TX
Sparrow on Hortensia. after 1921. Otanzaku: 13 3/8 x 7 3/16 (sheet 14 5/16 x 7 7/16). Publisher:: Daikoku-ya (Tokyo publisher, 1818-1923) Illustrated: Crows, Cranes & Camellias K33.13, pages 75 and 183. Signed and sealed Shoson. Stamped on the back: "made in Japan" indicating that the print was made for export to the United States. Housed in a 20 x 16-inch archival mat. The image shows a charming tree sparrow as it settles on a branch of flowering blue-white hortensia. Housed in a 20 x 16-inch archival mat. Koson Ohara...
Color, Woodcut