Classic Ohara Koson Chrysanthemums and Stream Japanese Art Print

This print captures a graceful arch of white and magenta blossoms cascading toward a swirling blue stream. Set against a stark midnight-black background, the botanical elements pop with a graphic intensity typical of the Shin-hanga movement. The delicate green foliage and varying stages of bloom provide a sense of organic movement that balances the formal composition.

About Ohara Koson

Ohara Koson (1877–1945) was a Japanese artist celebrated for prints of birds and flowers. His prints were popular with Western collectors in the early 20th century. Ukiyo-e artists such as Hokusai and Hiroshige influenced European Impressionists. A finished woodblock print could require a dozen or more separately carved blocks.

Styling this Ohara Koson print

This Ohara Koson print pairs a vibrant atmosphere with a blue, green and pink palette that is easy to build a room around. Its tall format suits narrow walls, hallways and the space beside a doorway, with 18×24″ a versatile middle size. The blue, green and pink palette of this Ohara Koson print pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a natural wood frame with a cream mat.

At a glance

• Type: Ohara Koson print
• Artist: Ohara Koson
• Style: Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock printing
• Colours: blue, green and pink
• Mood: vibrant
• Orientation: portrait
• Collections: Ohara Koson Prints, Japanese Woodblock Prints, Ukiyo-e Japanese Prints