Ohara Koson (Shoson). 1877-1945.
Cawing Crow. c. 1940's.Dai oban: 16 3/8 x 10 9/168 (sheet 17 5/8 x 10 11/16). Publisher: Nishinomiya Yosaku (Tokyo publisher--known active 1938 until late 1950's; then sporadically until present day.) Illustrated: Crows, Cranes & Camellias plate 140, checklist K5.15. Subtle bokashi shading; gauffrage in the snow; shiny black lacquer feathers; nicely visible woodgrain; very fine, crisp detailing. Excellent condition apart from a 1/8-inch tear in the lower sheet edge. Signed and sealed Koson. $1,500.
The authors write, page 142., "A jungle crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) caws from irs place on a snow-covered branch. Like the magpie, the crow is a passerine and gregarious songbird. It is recognisable by its heavy bill, glossy black plumage and rounded wings. The print was issued by Nishinomiya and it could well represent an adaptation of an earlier Daikokuya print."
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