Ohara Koson

Ohara Koson was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist known for his detailed depictions and unique compositions, and he left behind many masterpieces of bird and animal paintings.

Ohara Koson's biography

• Born in Tokyo on December 28, 1877
• He began working as an ukiyo-e artist in earnest in the early 1900s.
• Masterpieces born in the 1920s
• Died in Tokyo on May 28, 1945

Representative works

• "Nightingale on Blossom" 1930s
• "Group of Cranes" 1926
• "Crane and Tortoise" 1926

Koson's works stand out for their detailed and intricate depictions. Her main motifs are birds and animals, and she beautifully captures the expressions, feathers, and texture of the animals' fur. Her compositions are also unique, and her style is characterized by a skillful fusion of Japanese decorativeness and Western perspective.

His works convey a beautiful view of nature and a warm gaze towards animals. He produced many masterpieces from the 1920s to 1930s, and in his later years was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. His detailed depictions and highly decorative style make him one of the greatest Ukiyo-e artists.