Mallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson, 1936 Finish:Framed art print along with a map of

along with a map of the Orkney Islands

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The palette is exquisitely restrained

Mallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson, 1936 Finish:Framed art print along with a map ofMallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of hushed winter stillness, where waterfowl shelter among drooping lotus stems beneath a soft quilt of snow. Created circa 1936, this refined woodblock print reflects Kosons mastery within the shin hanga revival, blending the poetry of traditional ukiyo e technique with a modern sensitivity to atmosphere. The scene pairs the quiet persistence of lotus pods with the poised forms of