Irises by Ohara Koson, 1925 chicago the Momposina Depression reads as

the Momposina Depression reads as an intricate

the print invites viewers into a moment of quiet reverence

Juhu Tara Road

"Carte-a-figure" map style with decorative costumes along the borders

Towns and settlements

Irises by Ohara Koson, 1925 chicago the Momposina Depression reads asIrises (19251936) by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of stillness distilled into line and color. A master of kach ebird and flower imageryKoson (18771945) bridged Edo period woodblock traditions and the modern aesthetics of the shin hanga movement. In this woodblock design, tall, blade like leaves and elegantly ruffled iris petals rise in a gentle cadence across a soft, graduated backdrop, evoking early summer and the Japanese love of seasonal beauty.