Two Fighting Birds by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) surrounding trees

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Two Fighting Birds by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) surrounding treesTwo Fighting Birds by Ohara Koson is an elegant Japanese woodblock print from around 1900, composed with the poised restraint that defines the shin hanga revival of ukiyo e. Koson (18771945) was celebrated for his intimate studies of birds and flowers, and here he catches a charged instant: two birds suspended in tension and motion, wings swept into expressive arcs. The scenes quiet backdrop and refined linework keep the focus on plumage, posture, and