Moorhens and Iris by Ohara Koson, 1925 Size:32x70in (80x178cm) The interplay of light and

The interplay of light and shade

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crisp registration

rhythmic plan

and vignettes depicting sailing ships at sea

Moorhens and Iris by Ohara Koson, 1925 Size:32x70in (80x178cm) The interplay of light andMoorhens and iris by Ohara Koson (1925) is a serene kach e (bird and flower) composition from Japans shin hanga movementa 20thcentury revival of traditional woodblock printing that embraced modern naturalism. Koson, celebrated for his quiet, observational depictions of wildlife, pairs a pair of moorhens with tall, elegant iris stalks to evoke the hush of waters edge at the turn of the season. A gentle field of beige sets the atmosphere, while soft