Long Eared Owl on Bare Tree Branch | Ohara Koson | 1915 15th Century His posture is one of

His posture is one of defeat and anguish

A black cat rests on her shoulder

almost unreal depth

This vivid ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Yoshifuji (1828–1887) depicts a terrifying encounter with the Kamikiri

whose force is felt in the figure’s guarded posture and the bleak

Long Eared Owl on Bare Tree Branch | Ohara Koson | 1915 15th Century His posture is one ofIn this refined woodblock print, Ohara Koson depicts a long eared owl perched silently on a bare branch beneath a crescent moon. Rendered with delicate precision and subtle tonal gradations, the owls alert gaze and softly patterned plumage contrast with the spare, nocturnal landscape. The composition exemplifies Kosons mastery of kacho ga (bird and flower imagery), evoking stillness, solitude, and the quiet poetry of nature at night. Print: A premium