Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - a Pair

Description

Ohara Koson (Shoson)
(Japanese, 1877-1945)

Pair of woodblock prints

Two white geese and reeds, c.1928

Chrysanthemum and Stream, c. 1931

Paper size: 10 Â¼ by 15 Â¼ inches

Frame: 15 by 21 inches

The woodblock prints are floated in simple black frames.

Ohara Koson (Shoson) was a Japanese painter and print designer, part of the shin-hanga movement. He studied at the Ishikawa Prefecture Technical School and also studied painting under Suzuki Kason. He worked with Watanabe Shozaburo publishers (where he signed his work Shoshan), instrumental in creating the shin-hanga movement.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: There is some foxing and toning to the paper. The framing shows some wear.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Paper

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; There is some foxing and toning to the paper. The framing shows some wear.

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Dimensions

21 x 15 x 1 in

Ohara Koson (Shoson) Japanese Woodblock Prints - a Pair

Lot 0355

Estimate $810-$2,430

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