Blue Irises by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) its reference to the Greenwich

its reference to the Greenwich Prime Meridian grounding every coordinate

The detailed woodcut is framed by a lush floral border

often hailed as the 'painter of light'

a prominent natural feature through which the river passes

it combines accuracy with an artistic touch

Blue Irises by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) its reference to the GreenwichBlue Irises by Ohara Koson introduces the serene elegance of early 20th century Japanese printmaking. Created around 1900 by Koson (18771945)a leading figure of the shin hanga revivalthis woodblock print distills the essence of spring into a poised study of blooming irises. Rooted in the Ukiyo e tradition yet refreshed with shin hangas naturalism, the composition places tall, tapering leaves and velvety blue petals against a soft, neutral field,