Woodblock crows

[futurejake]

Hi everyone! I'm new here. At ysabetwordsmith's suggestion, I've come to share these beautiful woodblock prints by kachō-e artist Ohara Koson. According to Ronin Gallery, the first print is from around 1910, and the second is from around 1912. They are in the public domain, so feel free to share around!

Comments

Thank you!

[ysabetwordsmith]

I love the contrast of black crow against peach or pale blue background. These are such striking pictures, and surprisingly realistic for something stylized.

Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see bird / nature art on here.

Re: Thank you!

[futurejake]

Absolutely! :-)

[ribirdnerd]

Wow very nice..and the first one is perfect for October.

Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

Good point! Birds are popular as Halloween decorations, especially crows / ravens. Sometimes vultures.

[futurejake]

Yes, nice and spooky! :-)