Small titmice perch among the blossoms of a flowering cherry branch in this colour woodblock after Ohara Koson (1877–1945), a classic subject of kachō-e, the Japanese bird-and-flower tradition. Koson worked within shin-hanga, the new-print movement of the early twentieth century, and spent his career on the close, affectionate study of birds. Here a few birds and a sprig of cherry are enough to hold a whole season.
The print is made from several hand-carved blocks, one for each colour, printed onto paper. The soft transitions in the petals and feathers come from bokashi, a gradation worked by hand across the block so one tone blends gently into the next. The branch is set against an open ground, which keeps the image fresh and uncrowded.
On a wall the image carries a springlike lightness. Its pale, fresh palette settles easily beside light wood and natural materials, so it suits a calm, pared-back room. It works well in a bedroom, a kitchen, or a quiet workspace . . . Leer más >>
Small titmice perch among the blossoms of a flowering cherry branch in this colour woodblock after Ohara Koson (1877–1945), a classic subject of kachō-e, the Japanese bird-and-flower tradition. Koson worked within shin-hanga, the new-print movement of the early twentieth century, and spent his career on the close, affectionate study of birds. Here a few birds and a sprig of cherry are enough to hold a whole season.
The print is made from several hand-carved blocks, one for each colour, printed onto paper. The soft transitions in the petals and feathers come from bokashi, a gradation worked by hand across the block so one tone blends gently into the next. The branch is set against an open ground, which keeps the image fresh and uncrowded.
On a wall the image carries a springlike lightness. Its pale, fresh palette settles easily beside light wood and natural materials, so it suits a calm, pared-back room. It works well in a bedroom, a kitchen, or a quiet workspace.
This is a gallery-style edition. On fine-art paper and framed prints, a wide printed border surrounds the image in the manner of a museum mat, holding the same proportion whether the sheet is small or large. The canvas edition is stretched over a solid wooden frame instead, and hangs without a border or additional framing. Each version is produced in Europe to order.
Frequently asked questions
What does this print show?
Titmice perched among the blossoms of a flowering cherry branch, a classic kachō-e, or bird-and-flower, subject.
What is shin-hanga?
The new prints movement of the early twentieth century, which revived traditional Japanese woodblock printing with a fresh, naturalistic sensibility.
How were the soft colours achieved?
Through bokashi, a hand-applied gradation that blends one tone into another across the wooden block, giving the petals and feathers their gentle transitions.
Which rooms suit this print?
Its fresh, springlike palette suits a bedroom, kitchen or calm workspace, and pairs well with light wood and pale, natural materials.
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Periodo histórico de Japón: Showa 昭和 (1926-1989)
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