Monkey and Reflection of the Moon by Ohara Koson, 1900 Finish:Framed canvas The Louvre is here of

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this piece aligns beautifully with any sophisticated decor

with its dusky wings and striking anatomical features

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Monkey and Reflection of the Moon by Ohara Koson, 1900 Finish:Framed canvas The Louvre is here ofMonkey and Reflection of the Moon by Ohara Koson is a quietly mesmerizing Japanese woodblock print first published around 1900. A leading figure of the shin hanga movement, Koson brings the poetic restraint of ukiyo e into the modern era, focusing on the intimate drama of the natural world. Here, a lone monkey pauses above still water, captivated by the moons reflectiona classic motif linked to Zen ideas of illusion and the fleeting nature of beauty.