A Japanese Woodblock Print by Ohara Koson-Taishō period, circa 1920

Depicting two bats in flight beneath trailing willow branches before a luminous full moon, rendered in delicate tonal gradations that evoke the quiet atmosphere of night. The composition exemplifies Koson’s mastery of kachō-ga (bird-and-flower subjects), here transformed into a poetic nocturnal study of movement and silhouette. Signed Koson with red seal.

Dimensions: 18.7 × 34.4 cm 

Condition: Good impression and colour; minor age toning and handling wear consistent with age.

A refined and contemplative design, characteristic of Koson’s nature studies produced for the export market in the early 20th century.