Flying Quail Under the Moon by Ohara Koson, 1877 world atlas Chapman and published in 1931

Chapman and published in 1931

cream lettering anchors the layout

much of which has been reclaimed from the sea

Cartographic Style: Oval projection with decorative strapwork details

Some of Canada is also visible on this map - as is Mexico

Flying Quail Under the Moon by Ohara Koson, 1877 world atlas Chapman and published in 1931Flying Quail Under the Moon by Ohara Koson is a serene Japanese woodblock print that distills the hush of night into a single, lyrical moment. Koson, celebrated for his bird and flower prints (kach ga), was a leading figure associated with the shin hanga revival that brought refined color, atmosphere, and painterly nuance back to traditional printmaking in the early 20th century. Though the work is sometimes listed with the date 1877, the mood,