The artwork titled “Crow on a Cherry Branch,” created circa 1910 by the artist Ohara Koson, embodies the Shin-hanga art movement. This bird-and-flower painting, executed on paper, measures 37 x 19 cm. The scene artistically captures a black crow perched delicately on a branch adorned with blooming cherry flowers, using a refined palette of subtle and natural hues.
The composition reveals the crow as the central focal point, perched thoughtfully on a slender branch, surrounded by blushing blossoms rendered with meticulously detailed petals. The contrast between the dark plumage of the crow and the delicate white and pink cherry blossoms creates a harmonious balance, exemplifying the traditional aesthetic and nature appreciation intrinsic to Shin-hanga and Japanese art. The use of line and color in the depiction of the foliage and flowers further accentuates the elegance and simplicity characteristic of Koson’s style.
