Ohara Koson
1877–1945 · Japanese · 9 artworks
Shin-hangaKachō-e (bird-and-flower painting)Woodblock printingSubtle color gradientsEmphasis on naturalismUse of negative space
artist bio
Ohara Koson was a prominent Japanese artist of the Shin-hanga movement, renowned for his exquisite woodblock prints of birds and flowers (kachō-e). His work revitalized traditional Japanese art by blending it with Western influences, achieving international recognition.
related: Shotei Takahashi
