Ohara Shoson - Known primarily for his kacho-e (bird and flower subjects), Shoson produced a number of nature prints in the early 20th century. Early in his life, he studied painting at the Shijo School under the artist Susuki Kason. When Watanabe reopened after the devastating 1923 earthquake, he recruited Japan’s premiere shin-hanga artists to help rebuild the woodblock print business, including Ohara Shoson. Watanabe began publishing Shoson’s prints in 1926. Shoson’s work became quite popular with the Western market, especially in the United States. During his lifetime, Shoson used several different "go" or artist names, including Shoson, Koson, and Hoson. His lovely shin-hanga kacho-e are widely regarded as the best of the genre.

Comments - Beautiful shin-hanga design of a flock of geese in flight, a full moon glowing softly in the evening sky. The two geese in the foreground are carefully detailed and accented with yellow, while the rest are shown in silhouette. A lovely nature print, beautifully shaded in soft tones of gray.

Signed - Koson
Publisher - Daikokuya

Artist - Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)

Image Size - 13 3/8" x 7 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Light crease at edge. Please see photos for details. Otherwise excellent condition.