Ohara Koson (1877–1945) spent his career on a single, patient subject: birds and the plants around them. Goshawk on Snow-covered Pine Bough places a single hawk on a pine branch weighted with fresh snow. Koson designed it within the shin-hanga movement, which revived the woodblock print for a new century.
The print is a colour woodblock. Snow is left as the bare, unprinted white of the paper, so the cream of the sheet becomes the cold of the scene. Around it Koson works in close, careful tone — the banded feathers of the goshawk, the dark needles of the pine, the slow weight of snow on the bough. The bird's eye is the sharpest point in an otherwise still design.
It is a winter image, quiet and held. The pale ground and narrow palette keep a room calm, while the watchful bird gives the wall a clear focal point. It suits a bedroom, a study, or a hallway, and sits well against pale wood and natural linen.
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Ohara Koson (1877–1945) spent his career on a single, patient subject: birds and the plants around them. Goshawk on Snow-covered Pine Bough places a single hawk on a pine branch weighted with fresh snow. Koson designed it within the shin-hanga movement, which revived the woodblock print for a new century.
The print is a colour woodblock. Snow is left as the bare, unprinted white of the paper, so the cream of the sheet becomes the cold of the scene. Around it Koson works in close, careful tone — the banded feathers of the goshawk, the dark needles of the pine, the slow weight of snow on the bough. The bird's eye is the sharpest point in an otherwise still design.
It is a winter image, quiet and held. The pale ground and narrow palette keep a room calm, while the watchful bird gives the wall a clear focal point. It suits a bedroom, a study, or a hallway, and sits well against pale wood and natural linen.
Choose the format that suits your room. The fine art paper print keeps the matte surface of the woodblock. The framed edition arrives ready to hang behind shatter-resistant acrylic. The satin-coated cotton canvas gives the design a soft, textile finish.
Frequently asked questions
What does Goshawk on Snow-covered Pine Bough show?
A single goshawk perched on a pine branch laden with fresh snow, set against a plain, pale ground.
How is the snow printed?
The snow is the bare white of the paper itself, left unprinted, so the sheet's own cream tone reads as cold and light.
What is a kachō-e print?
Kachō-e means "bird-and-flower picture", a genre of Japanese print devoted to birds, plants, and small creatures. Koson was among its leading designers.
Where does this print suit a home?
Its winter calm and pale ground suit a bedroom, a study, or a hallway with natural wood and neutral textiles.
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Japan historical period: Showa 昭和 (1926-1989)
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