{"product_id":"ohara-koson-japanese-fine-art-print-crow-at-full-moon","title":"Ohara Koson Japanese Fine Art Print, Crow at full moon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOhara Koson Crow at Full Moon Print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrow at Full Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e combines three of Ohara Koson's most characteristic elements: a boldly silhouetted bird, a delicate flowering branch and an expansive moonlit background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA solitary black crow perches prominently on the branch while a pale full moon glows behind and below it. Soft blossoms and leaves provide a lighter counterpoint to the bird's dense plumage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Solitary Crow in Moonlight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crow immediately dominates the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts body forms a deep black shape against the paler sky, while the long beak and carefully articulated feet give the bird considerable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding branches are much lighter and more delicate, allowing the crow to remain visually powerful without requiring dramatic action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Full Moon as a Compositional Element\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon is not simply background decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts near-perfect circular form provides a geometric contrast to the irregular shapes of bird, flowers and branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing the moon lower in the composition rather than directly behind the bird, Koson creates a subtle visual balance between the dark crow above and the luminous disc below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering Branches and Seasonal Nature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate flowers soften the mood considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout them, the black crow and moon might create a stark nocturnal image. The blossoms introduce a sense of season and fragility, characteristic of the Japanese \u003cem\u003ekachō-ga\u003c\/em\u003e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir pale shapes also provide intermediate tones between the dark bird and the light background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColour and Atmosphere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKoson's palette is deliberately restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack feathers, grey-blue sky, muted branch tones and pale blossom create an atmosphere of quiet evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon provides luminosity without overwhelming the composition, while subtle variations in the crow's feathers prevent the bird from becoming a flat silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKoson's Fascination with Crows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrows allowed Koson to explore some of his strongest contrasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe placed the birds against snow, blossom and moonlight, repeatedly using their dense dark forms against much lighter surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach setting changes the mood. \u003cem\u003eCrow at Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e is among the most poetic because the solitary bird is combined with the stillness and spaciousness of a night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ohara Koson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOhara Koson\u003c\/strong\u003e (1877–1945) was a master of modern Japanese nature printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking across the Meiji, Taishō and early Shōwa periods, he created hundreds of designs featuring birds, flowers, fish and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis work is particularly admired for its refined compositions, subtle atmosphere and ability to capture individual species through posture and silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplaying Crow at Full Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis print works particularly well in bedrooms, studies, hallways and living spaces where a calm but visually strong focal point is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe black, blue-grey and cream tones pair naturally with neutral walls, dark frames and timber furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also works beautifully alongside \u003cem\u003eCrow and Blossom\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCrow on Snowy Branch\u003c\/em\u003e, creating a three-print study of Koson's changing treatment of the crow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Crow at Full Moon depict?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print shows a solitary black crow perched on a flowering branch with a pale full moon in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a Japanese woodblock print?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The original belongs to Koson's Japanese colour woodblock-print tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did Koson depict crows so often?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir strong dark silhouettes provided a powerful contrast with blossom, snow, moonlight and pale backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the moon important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular moon balances the irregular bird and branches while establishing the quiet nocturnal atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Koson prints pair well with Crow at Full Moon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrow and Blossom\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrow on Snowy Branch\u003c\/em\u003e create an especially coherent group exploring the same bird across different seasons and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Japanese Prints","offers":[{"title":"6x9 inches","offer_id":40576908329151,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x12 inches","offer_id":40576908361919,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18 inches","offer_id":40576908394687,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x24 inches","offer_id":40576908427455,"sku":null,"price":45.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x30 inches","offer_id":40576908460223,"sku":null,"price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 inches","offer_id":40576908492991,"sku":null,"price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 8x12 inches","offer_id":40576908525759,"sku":null,"price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 16x24 inches","offer_id":40576908558527,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"canvas 20x30 inches","offer_id":40576908591295,"sku":null,"price":212.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/3209\/files\/Crow_at_full_moon_12x8_wm8.jpg?v=1784151601","url":"https:\/\/gallerythane.com\/en-eu\/products\/ohara-koson-japanese-fine-art-print-crow-at-full-moon","provider":"GalleryThane","version":"1.0","type":"link"}