Owl on a Pine Branch

A painting of an owl on a pine branch by Soga Nichokuan. The painting depicts a vertical composition with a dark blue and gold border. The background of the painting is beige. An owl with a spotted body and white facial disk perches on a pine branch that extends from the left side. The owl's head is turned to the right. The pine branch has long, thin needles and a curved shape. A large, white crescent moon dominates the top right corner of the painting. The moon has a gray gradient around its edges. The painting features a small, red seal or stamp in the bottom-left corner. The overall style of the painting is traditional Japanese.