Swans & Reeds
Artist: Shoson Ohara
Name: Swans & Reeds
Date: 1930
Description: Friday, 18 November 2005 Title Two Swans Provenance: Robert O. Muller Estate – first edition Artist Koson Ohara 1877-1945 Signature Shoson Seal shoson Publisher Watanabe Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent – very good … embossed Colors excellent Condition excellent – very good … slight soil on the upper area. Description Two swans swim on a pond. Subtle gradations and rather unusual reflection of the birds on the water surface. Note Provenance: Robert O. Muller Collection – “Made in Japan” stamped on verso, Watanabe copyright seal D (1931-41). Format Oban yoko-e Width 15.4 inches = 39.0 cm Height 10.2 inches = 26.0 cm