Koson 小原古邨 : Wading Egret in the Rain

Artist: Ohara Koson (1877-1945)
Title: Wading Egret in the Rain Date: ca 1920s-30s

A little egret (Egretta garzetta) wades in the shallows, undisturbed by the downpour. Its white feathers have been printed with gofun, a matte white colorant derived from powdered shells that have been mixed with nikawa. The fine tail feather strands stand out impressively in a delicate array. The overprinted rain falls in fine, irregular sheets of grey. A floating water plant features some white flowers. With the “Made in Japan” seal, verso, indicating that this work was intended for export in the late 1920s, early 1930s.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition.
Dimensions: 36.7 x 19 cm
Publisher: Daikokuya (original publisher; most likely here as well)
Seal: Koson Signature: Koson
Literature: Newland, Perée, & Schaap, Crows, Cranes & Camellias (2001), checklist no. K14.14, page 177 and, cat. no. 61, page 177.

SKU: KSC048S