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Monday, December 18, 2017

pug

gift of Paul Schweitzer, https://collections.artsmia.org
This 1930's color woodblock print by Ohara Shoson is called "Pug Dog," but really it's a Japanese Chin. Shoson was known for his kacho-e - elegantly simple portrayals of flora and fauna - which he geared toward the Western market. 
-- Note: Shoson worked under a number of names: Ohara Koson and Ohara Hoson are the same artist. 


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