Egret II by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) Mare Nostrum (Mediterranean Sea)

Mare Nostrum (Mediterranean Sea)

Stylized yet organic patterns in the foliage

and is a must-see for anyone interested in the city's rich history

the print reflects a moment when artists embraced nuanced light and atmosphere

punctuated by soft pinks and flickers of yellow that suggest the final warmth of the sun

Egret II by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:22x40in (56x100cm) Mare Nostrum (Mediterranean Sea)Egret II by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of stillness distilled into line and light. Created in the early 20th century by one of the foremost artists of Japans shin hanga revival (18771945), the woodblock print centers a solitary egret poised at the waters edge. Koson was celebrated for his intimate portrayals of birds and animals; here, his elegant restraint and attentive observation evoke the quiet grace of the natural world. The composition