OHARA KOSON: A COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINT OF AN EAGLE By Ohara Koson (1878-1945), signed and sealed Koson Japan, first half of 20th century, late Meiji (1868-1912) to early Showa period (1926-1989) Depicting an eagle with a curved beak, sharp claws, and fine plumage perched on a gnarled and barren branch, a single white feather fluttering in the wind, the background in shades of gray. SIZE 34 x 17.5 cm (image) Condition: Good condition, fresh colors, and good impression. Minor soiling and creasing. Provenance: German private collection, acquired from Franz Hanfstaengl Kunsthandlung, Munich (label to back of frame). Literature comparison: A closely related print by the same artist is in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, object number RP-P-1999-522.