Aap op boomtak
1900 - 1930
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
239; 251
About this artwork
Aap op boomtak met overhangende katjes.
Art Historical Context
Ohara Koson's *Aap op boomtak* (Monkey on a Tree Branch), created between 1900 and 1930, is a delightful color woodcut print measuring 239 mm high by 251 mm wide. This intimate scene captures a playful monkey perched on a slender branch, with fluffy kittens playfully overhanging nearby—a whimsical interplay of curiosity and mischief amid nature. The Dutch title hints at its appeal in Western collections, where Koson's works found eager audiences. As a master of the shin-hanga movement, Koson (1877–1945), also known as Shoson, revitalized traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques in t...
About the Artist
Ohara Koson · 1877–1945
Ohara Koson (1877-1945) was the most successful ukiyo-e artist of the shin-hanga period, renowned for his mastery of kacho-e (bird-and-flower prints). Born in Kanazawa and dying in Tokyo, Koson produced approximately 500 prints during a prolific career that spanned the late Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods. His work exemplifies the shin-hanga movement's successful adaptation of traditional J...