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Parrot with Pomegranate

Ohara Koson, Japanese, (1877–1945)

Creation date: About 1927

Creation place: Japan

Other Information

Type: Woodblock

Medium and Support: Woodblock

Credit Line: Gift of Captain George B. Powell, Jr., JAGC, USN

Accession Number: 2008.76

Dimensions: 14 3/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (36.51 cm x 23.81 cm)

Provenance

Kabutoya Galleries, San Francisco, California ( - July 10, 2005)

Java Bear Collectibles & Antiques, San Francisco, California (July 5, 2005 - July 5, 2005)

ebay, San Francisco, California (July 5, 2005 - July 5, 2005)

George B. Powell, Jr., San Diego, California (July 5, 2005 - June 20, 2008)

San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego, California (June 20, 2008 - )

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04/07/2017 Diana Chou
Many of Shoson's early works were small kacho (bird and flower) prints for export. This print is one of the best collaborations between Shoson and Watanabe. Watanabe's perfectionism enhanced the embossed feathers on the exotic parrot, and the velvet-like background gave visual depth and richness to Shoson's design.
Last Updated: 4/10/2017

Exhibition

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Modern Japan: Prints from Taisho Era (1912-1926) & Beyond The San Diego Museum of Art , 4/7/2017 - 8/13/2017

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