Bidsprinkhaan 1900 - 1936

"Bidsprinkhaan" (Praying Mantis) is a delicate print by the renowned Japanese artist Ohara Koson, depicting a mantis perched on a willow branch under a full moon. This artwork, created between 1900 and 1936, showcases Koson's masterful use of subtle washes and linework, typical of the *shin hanga* (new prints) movement. The soft, ethereal quality of the print captures the quiet beauty of the natural world, reflecting the artistic sensibility of the early 20th century. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this small-scale work is a testament to the artist's ability to convey both intricate detail and a sense of serene tranquility in his art.