Framed Eagle Japanese Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Origin - Japan sourced locally

sourced locally

The window shutters are constructed from iron and roheda and the frame from chip carved roheda

These were used in a similar way to altar tables and usually a family ancestor portrait would be hung above

Dimensions: W90 x D40 x H136 cm

Dating from the 19th century it shows signs of its age

Framed Eagle Japanese Woodblock Print By Ohara Koson - Early 20th Century Origin - Japan sourced locallyThis Japanese woodblock print of an eagle is by master woodblock artist Ohara Koson (1877 1945). Koson was a master woodblock print designer famous for his bird and flower designs, kach e. He was involved in the shin hanga new art movement in early 20th century Japan, its literal meaning new woodcut block prints. From 1926 through his association with Watanabe Shzabur and other publishers he gained popularity and his works were exhibited abroad. Many