Two cranes (1925 - 1936) - Ohara Koson (Japanese, 1877-1945)

Ohara Koson’s Two Cranes (1925–1936) elegantly captures the serene beauty of these majestic birds in a delicate kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) woodblock print. Rendered with exquisite detail, the cranes stand gracefully amid a minimalist landscape, their slender forms and subtle plumage highlighted by Koson’s masterful use of color and negative space. The composition balances tranquility and movement, as one crane dips its beak toward the water while the other stands poised, evoking harmony in nature. A testament to Koson’s skill in shin-hanga (new prints), this work appeals to collectors of traditional Japanese art and lovers of wildlife imagery alike.