Ohara Koson, "Autumn Grass and Moon"

A sense of calm and stillness is captured beautifully in this work by Koson showing colorful autumn grasses and flowers set against a full moon. A wonderful and rare design by Koson with delicate details throughout.

Date: ca. 1910s
Size: Tanzaku
Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)
Condition: Excellent/fine color and condition

Ohara Koson (Shoson) (1877-1945) was the master of kacho-e (prints of birds and flowers) during the shin-hanga period of woodblock prints in Japan. Trained as a painter, Koson's work exquisitely captured the raw beauty of nature and many of his bird prints are iconic in Japanese design.