Ohara’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Egret Standing in Rain
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

A Basket with Various Flowers
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Carp
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Crows in moonlight
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Swan and Reeds
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Egrets and Crescent Moon
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Myna on a Magnolia Branch
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Bar-tailed Godwits and Reeds
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

White Geese and Reeds
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Hawk on a Snow-covered branch
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Cockatoo and Pomegranate
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Geese
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Egrets in Snow
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Owl and Cherry Blossoms
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Yanagi Bridge in Snow
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Goldfish
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Egrets in Rain
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Ocean View of Ohara
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Sanzen Temple, Ohara, Kyoto (Kyoto Ohara Sanzenin)
Kawase Hasui 川瀬 巴水 Japanese, 1883-1957