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Ohara Koson's (Shōson) "White Lily," created around 1930, is a classic Japanese woodblock print from the Shin-hanga (new print) movement, published by Kawaguchi Jirō, showcasing delicate white lilies with vibrant green leaves, combining traditional ukiyo-e beauty with Western influences like impressionistic lighting, and is held in museum collections like the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. 


Key Characteristics
Artist: Ohara Koson (also known as Shōson).
Date: Circa 1928–1930.
Subject: A serene depiction of white lilies in bloom.
Style: Shin-hanga (New Prints), blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western techniques, especially in its soft lighting and atmosphere.
Publisher: Kawaguchi Jirō (Kawaguchi Publishing House).
Medium: Woodblock print, ink and color on paper, often featuring embossing (a raised texture). 

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