Two Playing Dogs by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:24x24in (60x60cm) Sharp Peak and its surrounding

Sharp Peak and its surrounding ridges rise abruptly

Visual representation of trade routes and significant trails

' offering a glimpse into the geographical and political landscape of these regions during the 17th century

Stoke on Trent

Two Playing Dogs by Ohara Koson, 1900 Size:24x24in (60x60cm) Sharp Peak and its surroundingTwo Playing Dogs by Ohara Koson (woodblock print, 1900) captures a lively, intimate moment with the elegant restraint of Japanese ukiyo e. Koson (18771945), celebrated for his refined kach e bird and flower prints, extends his keen eye for natural behavior to domestic animals here. Created during a period when traditional woodblock methods were being subtly adapted to modern tastes, this scene turns a fleeting scrap of everyday life into a poised,