Hawk in snow
Ohara Shōson (Koson)
Description
Subject Matter:
Japanese hawks symbolize strength and power. Couple with the snowy branch could signify a representation of resilience in a hard winter. The artist, Ohara Shoson/Koson was a part of the Shin-hanga movement which revived the traditional ukiyo-e style of the Meiji and Edo periods.
Physical Description:
This print depicts a hawk perched on a snowy branch. The hawk looks out toward the left and perches with one leg on a snowy branch that comes from the left corner. The background is a gray gradient lightest at the top and darkest on the bottom. There is a signature on the right bottom. The vertical signature is followed by a red seal.
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