<b>EAGLE IN FLIGHT AGAINST A SNOWY SKY</b> / Ohara Shoson1933<b>SOLD</b></em>
ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Eagle in Flight Against a Snowy Sky
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: 1933
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: No condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, p. 197, cat. No. S13.2
Note: Watanabe D-type seal, first state; exceptional impression with stunning falling snow pattern in the background.
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Eagle in Flight Against a Snowy Sky
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: 1933
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: No condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, p. 197, cat. No. S13.2
Note: Watanabe D-type seal, first state; exceptional impression with stunning falling snow pattern in the background.
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SOLD
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ARTIST: Ohara Shoson (1877–1945)
TITLE: Eagle in Flight Against a Snowy Sky
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: 1933
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/2 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: No condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Amy Newland et al., Crows, Cranes & Camellias: The Natural World of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, 2001, p. 197, cat. No. S13.2
Note: Watanabe D-type seal, first state; exceptional impression with stunning falling snow pattern in the background.
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SOLD
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Details
An eagle is shown in midflight—almost suspended—as it locks eyes at a target below. The majestic bird's form curves toward the sight that has garnered its attention. The artist masterfully places the bird's head, and its keen eye, at the center of the composition. The eagle's menacing beak, eyes, and talons are the brightest part of the composition, drawing the viewer's attention. The wings are spread open in a wave-like pattern. The background is an intricate lace-like formation of falling snow and wind. The bottom left provides the viewer with an anchor, showcasing the treetops of the landscape below.
Connoisseur's Note
This outstanding print is the first state of the design, bearing the appropriate D-type Watanabe seal. The printing effects fully support its early attribution: the impression bears a woodgrain pattern in the sky, embossing, and razor-sharp registration. The colors of this impression are sharp and vivid and display no color loss whatsoever.
