Mallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson, 1936 Finish:Framed art print or to transatlantic history

or to transatlantic history

along with a map of the Orkney Islands

as it was likely used in strategic planning and decision-making during a time of heightened global conflict

open reaches

the map traces the contours of Oregon’s human geography with both accuracy and whimsy

Mallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson, 1936 Finish:Framed art print or to transatlantic historyMallards and Lotus under Snow by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of hushed winter stillness, where waterfowl shelter among drooping lotus stems beneath a soft quilt of snow. Created circa 1936, this refined woodblock print reflects Kosons mastery within the shin hanga revival, blending the poetry of traditional ukiyo e technique with a modern sensitivity to atmosphere. The scene pairs the quiet persistence of lotus pods with the poised forms of