Kingfisher and Iris (Hana-Shobu ni Hisui)
About the Artwork

Ohara Shoson, also known as Shōson, Koson, and Hoson, was a Japanese painter and woodblock print designer best known for his exquisite bird-and-flower prints. Born in Kanazawa, Japan, he studied traditional Japanese painting before turning to woodblock print design during a period of renewed interest in the medium. ...

SKUohara-shoson-2026-016_frgc_1421
CreatorOhara Shoson
Year1926
MediumColor woodblock print
Original dimensions15.25 × 10.25 in
Archive IDrs:100:44163