Koson: Two Pigeons
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Ohara Koson (1877-1945)

Two pigeons sitting under a flowering cherry blossom branch

Signature: Koson

Seal: Koson

Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi (Daikokuya)

Date: c. 1910-20

Size: Ôtanzaku (Mitsugiriban), 34,8 x 18,8 cm (image size)

Excellent early and untrimmed impression, excellent colours, beautiful woodgrain. In top margin a small brownish stain, else excellent condition. On top margin verso lightly affixed to a good original presentation cardboard.
Reigle Newland/Perrée/Schaap, Crows, Cranes and Camellias, The natural world of Ohara Koson 1877-1945, Leiden/Boston 2010, K 36.10

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