Two Geese II by Ohara Koson, 1900 thrace indicating the importance of navigation

indicating the importance of navigation and geographical education in the 19th century

Why this subject resonates: In Japanese aesthetics

Gdańsk (formerly Danzig)

The map includes many of the city's most popular landmarks

Two Geese II by Ohara Koson, 1900 thrace indicating the importance of navigationTwo Geese II by Ohara Koson introduces a quiet duet of waterfowl poised in soft light, created around 1900 by one of Japans most lyrical masters of the shin hanga revival. Koson (18771945) is celebrated for kach eprints of birds and flowersthat distill the elegance of nature into graceful, contemplative scenes. Here, two geese curve toward one another with poised necks and measured steps, their forms set against a gently textured ground that evokes