Koson – Moorhens and Iris, Japanese Woodblock Print

Ohara Koson captures the quiet intimacy of waterbirds foraging among flowering irises in this shin-hanga print from the Showa era. The composition balances negative space with precise botanical detail, showcasing Koson’s mastery of kacho-e bird-and-flower tradition.

Artist	Ohara Koson
Year	Unknown
Category	Asian Art
Medium	Woodblock print
Licence	CC0 Public Domain
Resolution	2 307 × 5 120 px
Format	JPEG
File Size	~3.8 MB