95 Ohara Koson 1877 – 1945 Wisteria and Bee

Wisteria and Bee
Created1930 – 1935
Technique

Color woodblock print (nishiki-e)

Dimensionsh 34,5 × w 19 cm
Signature

Koson with red seal

Short item description

A delicate shin-hanga composition depicting cascading clusters of wisteria blossoms and a single bee in mid-flight. Koson’s refined sense of space, graceful line, and softly modulated color embody the lyrical naturalism that defines his mature work. The subtle contrast between the pale background and the violet flowers creates a tranquil atmosphere, while the bee introduces a note of gentle movement. This print captures the fleeting harmony of nature — an expression of Koson’s lifelong devotion to transforming kachō-e into the poetic language of modern printmaking.

#25000109

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