Five seagulls above turbulent sea (ca.1900-1930) by Ohara Koson. Custom Printed on a White, 100% Airlume Combed and Ring-Spun Cotton Unisex Crewneck T-shirt
Five seagulls above turbulent sea (ca.1900-1930) by Ohara Koson. Custom Printed on a White, 100% Airlume Combed and Ring-Spun Cotton Unisex Crewneck T-shirt
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Artist Name Ohara Koson
Artwork Name Five seagulls above turbulent sea
Artwork Date ca.1900-1930
Artist Nationality Japanese
Artistic Style or Movement Shin-hanga
Genre Bird-and-flower painting
Period Taishō period
Medium Woodblock print
Technique Ukiyo-e printing
Cultural and Geographic Context Japan
early 20th century
Thematic or Conceptual Context Natural beauty and tranquility
Artists Intent and Context To capture the elegance and grace of nature
Formal elements and Composition Balance and harmony
use of negative space
attention to detail in the depiction of birds and sea.
Ohara Kosons Five Seagulls Above Turbulent Sea captures a fleeting moment of natures dynamism with an elegance characteristic of the shin-hanga movement. This piece, created sometime between 1900 and 1930, exemplifies Kosons mastery in the art of woodblock printing, a medium that flourished in Japan during the early 20th century. Koson, born in 1877, was a prolific artist whose work bridged traditional ukiyo-e techniques with a modern sensibility, appealing to both Japanese and Western audiences.
Kosons life was set against a backdrop of Japans rapid modernization and cultural shifts. As a student of Suzuki Kason, Koson honed his skills in kacho-ga, or bird-and-flower painting, which became a hallmark of his oeuvre. His work is celebrated for its delicate balance between realism and stylization, often imbued with a serene yet dynamic energy.
In Five Seagulls Above Turbulent Sea, Koson employs a refined color palette and meticulous line work to convey the movement and grace of seagulls navigating a stormy sea. The piece is a testament to his philosophical approach of capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature, a theme deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics. The artworks significance lies in its ability to evoke emotion and contemplation, serving as a bridge between the natural world and human experience. This particular piece is held in private collections and continues to be revered for its contribution to the shin-hanga movement, showcasing Kosons enduring influence in the art world.
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