Bloemen aan waterkant 1887 - 1945

"Bloemen aan waterkant" (Flowers by the Waterside) is a delicate watercolor painting by Japanese artist Ohara Koson, created between 1887 and 1945. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a serene scene of pink flowers blooming near a rock beside a rushing stream, with a small insect flitting through the water. Koson, renowned for his depictions of birds and flowers, captures the delicate beauty of nature through his precise brushstrokes and subtle use of color. The painting, measuring 24 cm x 24 cm, exemplifies the artistic style of shin-hanga, a movement that emerged in Japan during the late 19th century, emphasizing the production of woodblock prints for a wider audience.