Quack on Whimsical Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:14x24in (36x60cm) including bears

including bears

Illustrations of famous German literary figures

like that of the Western Duck (Anas dispar or Anas stelleri)

is a captivating glimpse into the geopolitical and geographical landscapes of Southeast Asia during the early 20th century

Quack on Whimsical Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:14x24in (36x60cm) including bearsQuack on Whimsical Branch by Ohara Koson (18771945) is a lyrical Japanese woodblock print from around 1900, created by one of the foremost artists of the shin hanga revival. Known for his refined kach ga (bird and flower) subjects, Koson distilled a quiet moment from nature into a poised study: a duck balanced on a gently curving bough. The print marries the elegance of earlier ukiyo e traditions with a softer, more naturalistic sensibility, using