Koson 古邨 : Two Sparrows in Flight with Snowflakes (RESERVED)

Artist: Ohara Koson 小原古邨 (1877-1945)
Title: Two Sparrows in Flight with Snowflakes  Date: ca. early 1900s

Two tree sparrows (Passer montanus) are shown flying towards the ground against a darkening sky. There is beautiful bokashi in the sky, and especially around the forms of the birds. There are also snowflakes that have been applied with blown/spattered gofun (shell white), which makes each print unique. Koson has captured the personalities and even some of the drama of the lives of these birds. Scarce.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition.

References: Crows, Cranes and Camellias (2001), number 50 and checklist K33.6.

Dimensions: 36.6 x 19 cm Publisher:  Daikokuya?  Signed: Koson  

SKU: KOS260