Koson 小原古邨 : Bantam Rooster, Hen and Chick (SOLD)
Artist: Ohara Koson 小原 (1877-1945)
Title: Bantam Rooster, Hen and Chick Date: ca. 1934
A beautiful bantam rooster guards a curious hen who looks at a crawling beetle. The yellow chick is also eyeing the insect. The rooster has handsome, blindprinted white feathers that are edged in yellow. Koson works that are signed “Shoson” were published by Watanabe Shozaburo. Rather scarce to find in this condition.
Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Never framed.
Dimensions: 38.2 x 17.2 cm
Publisher: Watanabe Shôzaburô Signature: Shoson
Reference: Crows, Cranes & Camellias”, number 38.2, page 200.
SKU: KOS238