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<b>DUCKS IN FLIGHT</b> / Ohara Shoson20th Century$400</em>
ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Ducks in Flight
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 20th century
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/8 X 7 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; faint soiling at right
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$400.00
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Ducks in Flight
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 20th century
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/8 X 7 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; faint soiling at right
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$400.00
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Ducks in Flight
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 20th century
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/8 X 7 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; faint soiling at right
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$400.00
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Details
Two ducks in silhouette are shown overhead in flight. A duck who has been resting in the water next to snow-covered reeds detects their flight and is eager to join them. Shoson captures the duck at the precise moment when it breaks free from the frigid water—its wings are fully extended, grasping for lift, as its web feet break free from the water's plane. The splash is shown in a brilliant white, reflecting the light of a full winter moon.
Connoisseur's Note
This impression is one of many aiban-size woodblock prints the artist produced throughout his long and prolific career. It is clearly evident that excellent care has been taken to produce this impression. The precise and sharp lines of the composition and the woodgrain pattern in the sky greatly contribute to the impact of this charming design.
