Iris and Kingfisher
菖蒲に翡翠
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1925
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
The vivid kingfisher paired with purple iris flowers makes this one of Koson's most colorful kacho-e compositions. Typical prices fall between $800-$3,000 depending on edition and condition. Prints published by Kawaguchi or other non-Watanabe publishers tend toward the lower end of the range.
Description
A kingfisher darts past a cluster of purple irises growing at the water''s edge. The brilliant blue of the bird and the deep purple of the irises create a vibrant color harmony, set against the soft greens of leaves and stems. The print celebrates the beauty of early summer in the Japanese garden.
