Great Egret in Flight - ca 1920-30s - Ohara Shōson (Koson) (1877-1945) - Japan - late Meiji 1920
This print by Shoson Ohara shows us the majestic flight of the Egret. He flies over a huge bed of reeds which cast ghostly shadows adding to the dramatic image. His wingspan is shown in its glory as he looks for prey. The blue of the sky forms a contrast to his dark feathers. Shoson Ohara show his passion and respect for the wildlife of Japan in his technicalities and talent as an artist. A wonderful print for a collector of Shoson. Nicely executed Bokashi and gauffrage to egrets feathers nicely executed. Detailed crisp lines. Reference Crows Cranes and Camellias pl S-14-11
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This print by Shoson Ohara shows us the majestic flight of the Egret. He flies over a huge bed of reeds which cast ghostly shadows adding to the dramatic image. His wingspan is shown in its glory as he looks for prey. The blue of the sky forms a contrast to his dark feathers. Shoson Ohara show his passion and respect for the wildlife of Japan in his technicalities and talent as an artist. A wonderful print for a collector of Shoson. Nicely executed Bokashi and gauffrage to egrets feathers nicely executed. Detailed crisp lines. Reference Crows Cranes and Camellias pl S-14-11
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