Ohara Kotsuen was a famous Japanese painter at the beginning of the last century, and his influence was not limited to Japan, but also had a great influence in the West, especially the Netherlands and the United States. Many Western audiences have gained a deeper understanding of the charm of Japanese art and culture through his works. In the last two issues, we introduced the flowers and birds of Obara Ancient Estate, which are mainly based on birds and supplemented by flowers, and this issue mainly introduces the flowers and birds in this issue.
The flowers in Ohara Kotsuen bloom with vigorous vitality, bright colors, swaying postures, and soft and agile lines, showing such beautiful creatures, and forming a strong contrast with the looks of birds.
The birds in Kohara's paintings are oblivious to the beauty of spring, as if the beauty of the world is taken for granted, and they either focus on their prey in front of them or stare at the staring audience, as if they despise those of us who have never seen the world.
I love his paintings of irises and kingfishers, they complement each other, beautiful and unconscious, immersed in their own world, leaving us viewers to marvel in front of the painting.
The birds in this picture are particularly cute and dumbfounded.