Irises by Ohara Koson, 1925 chicago Towns and settlements

Towns and settlements

His work is prized for its clean silhouettes

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a mesmerizing copperplate engraving dating back to 1814

the print invites viewers into a moment of quiet reverence

Irises by Ohara Koson, 1925 chicago Towns and settlementsIrises (19251936) by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of stillness distilled into line and color. A master of kach ebird and flower imageryKoson (18771945) bridged Edo period woodblock traditions and the modern aesthetics of the shin hanga movement. In this woodblock design, tall, blade like leaves and elegantly ruffled iris petals rise in a gentle cadence across a soft, graduated backdrop, evoking early summer and the Japanese love of seasonal beauty.