Long-eared Owl in Ginkgo by Ohara Koson, 1900 the hague renowned for her whimsical approach

renowned for her whimsical approach to cartography

This illustration is not only an artistic treasure but also a celebration of biodiversity and the wonders of the avian world

or to welcome someone home from a recent journey to Mont-Saint-Michel

This map also highlights the strategic importance of railways

and a gentle gradient sky adds depth

Long-eared Owl in Ginkgo by Ohara Koson, 1900 the hague renowned for her whimsical approachLong eared Owl in Ginkgo by Ohara Koson (1900) is a poised nocturne from one of Japans great masters of kach e, the bird and flower print. In this woodblock, Koson settles an alert owl among the broad, fan shaped leaves of a ginkgo, letting quiet space, delicate linework, and a softly graduated sky work together to create an atmosphere of stillness. Rooted in the ukiyo e tradition and flourishing through the Meiji, Taish, and early Shwa eras, Kosons