<b>PEACOCK ON A BOUGH OF PINE TREE</b> / Ohara Koson1925$1,500</em>
ARTIST: Ohara Koson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Peacock on a Bough of Pine Tree
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: 20th Century
DIMENSIONS: 14 ¼ x 7 ½ inches
CONDITION: No condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, Cat K38.18
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$1,500.00
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Details
A stunning peacock is perched on a pine branch. The finely articulated pine is executed in the style of a Kano school sumi painting—highlighting the course trunk and its fine needles—creating a striking contrast to the richly colored plumage of the bird and its velvet-soft appearance. This is one of Koson’s most successful designs, as the differing textures and colors work in harmonious union to produce a very well-balanced composition.
Connoisseur's Note
This print bears the artist’s red circular seal, indicating it is an early lifetime impression. The print has never been framed or displayed for extended periods. As a result, it is in an outstanding state of preservation.
