<b>BLUECHAT NEXT TO PEONY</b> / Ohara Shoson20th Century<b>SOLD</b></em>
ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877-1945)
TITLE: Bluechat Next to Peony
MEDIUM: Woodblock
EDITION: Post-war printing, second state
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/4 x 10 3/8
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et. al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, no. S26.1
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877-1945)
TITLE: Bluechat Next to Peony
MEDIUM: Woodblock
EDITION: Post-war printing, second state
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/4 x 10 3/8
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et. al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, no. S26.1
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877-1945)
TITLE: Bluechat Next to Peony
MEDIUM: Woodblock
EDITION: Post-war printing, second state
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/4 x 10 3/8
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et. al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, no. S26.1
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Details
In this charming Shoson design, we have a beautiful blooming peony in a bamboo shelter as the early spring snowstorm continues overhead. The bluechat, a migratory bird which breeds in Japan and winters in Southeast Asia, sits above the shelter perhaps taking a respite from his long journey and peeking in to witness the promise of warmer days. The design is striking due to Shoson’s use of contrasting light and colors. Much like the bluechat, the viewer is left spellbound by the beauty that is carefully laid out.
Connoisseur's Note
This outstanding work is a wonderfully executed post-war impression done with exceeding care. The intricate carving found throughout the design is astonishing as well as the masterful application of colors and over-printing of the rich velvet-like background distinguish this impression from others. This print comes from a private collection that dates directly back to Watanabe. While in the care of its original collector, the print was never framed nor exposed to light for prolonged periods. The print is in a pristine state of preservation and appears as fresh and vibrant as the day it was printed.
