Two geese in flight 1900 - 1930

Ohara Koson made this image of two geese in flight with what looks like a woodblock print. It's all about layering and repetition, a real process-oriented thing. The way the wings are rendered, each feather a little mark, it's mesmerizing. You can almost feel the air moving as they flap. And the colors are so soft, mostly greys and blues, like a hazy day. Look at the goose in the foreground, the details in its wings. Each feather is carefully placed, creating a texture that’s almost touchable. And then there’s that pale moon behind them, casting a soft glow. It reminds me a bit of Whistler, that delicate balance between realism and atmosphere. This piece embraces ambiguity; it's not just about geese, but about flight, about the feeling of being in motion.