The artwork, “Eight White-fronted Geese in Flight; Full Moon Behind,” by Ohara Koson is a wildlife painting rendered on paper within the Shin-hanga art movement.
The piece depicts a serene night scene featuring eight white-fronted geese soaring through the night sky. A prominent full moon serves as a tranquil backdrop, illuminating the intricately detailed feathers of the geese in flight. The composition balances the dynamic motion of the geese with the still, glowing presence of the moon, epitomizing the harmonious interplay between nature and light. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and his masterful use of color and line capture the essence of wildlife, embodying the aesthetic and technical prowess of the Shin-hanga movement.
