{"product_id":"chicks-and-worm-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Chicks and Worm by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicks and Worm by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a lyrical Japanese woodblock print from the early 1900s that distills a quiet countryside moment into an elegant study of nature. A handful of downy chicks cluster in soft light as one pecks curiously at a tiny worm, their rounded bodies and inquisitive gestures evoking innocence and new life. Koson—celebrated for his refined bird-and-animal studies—bridges traditional ukiyo-e sensibilities with the fresh, modern refinements of the shin-hanga movement, transforming an everyday vignette into a timeless meditation on calm, attentiveness, and the beauty of the ephemeral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art reproduction on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Each piece is color-matched to honor the original’s gentle palette of pale yellows, muted greens, and warm beiges, and is available in a range of sizes to suit your space. Optional framing is offered in a selection of finishes, and we can personalize margins or verso inscriptions upon request—ideal for gifts or commemorations. Custom sizes and design consultations are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson stands among the foremost figures of early 20th-century shin-hanga, a movement that revitalized Japan’s woodblock tradition by uniting master carvers and printers with artists attuned to contemporary taste. Working with leading Tokyo publishers, Koson became renowned for kachō-ga—bird-and-flower subjects—rendered with exquisite restraint and clarity. His prints were eagerly collected in Japan and abroad, prized for their serenity and superb craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition captures a theme deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics: the fleeting charm of everyday nature. The chicks—domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus—embody renewal and gentle curiosity, while the humble worm introduces a narrative spark that invites the viewer closer. The scene’s unforced storytelling and intimate scale reflect a broader cultural appreciation for stillness, humility, and the poetry of small moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in economy and grace. Soft pastels and carefully modulated color gradients (bokashi) bathe the setting in a tranquil light, while delicate linework articulates tiny feathers and slender grasses. Rounded, downy forms of the chicks play against the vertical rhythm of the blades, creating balance and quiet movement across the image. The restrained palette—dominated by yellow, with cool greens and beige undertones—feels airy and modern, making this print an effortless fit for serene bedrooms, nurseries, reading nooks, or minimalist interiors. It’s an artwork you’ll live with easily: soothing at a glance, rewarding in its details on unhurried viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, admirers of Japanese design, and anyone celebrating a new baby or a fresh start. It’s also a lovely choice for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, a housewarming, or for someone recently returned from Japan who wants to keep a quiet piece of that world close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is taller than most, which would make it a perfect statement piece in a panelled room, on a gallery wall, or perhaps alongside another tall piece of art or furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301725671808,"sku":"UM00296719A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301725704576,"sku":"UM00296720A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301725737344,"sku":"UM00296721A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301725770112,"sku":"UM00296722A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301725802880,"sku":"UM00296723A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301725835648,"sku":"UM00296724A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301725868416,"sku":"UM00296725A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301725901184,"sku":"UM00296726A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301725933952,"sku":"UM00296727A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301725966720,"sku":"UM00296728A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301725999488,"sku":"UM00296729A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301726032256,"sku":"UM00296730A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301726065024,"sku":"UM00296731A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301726097792,"sku":"UM00296732A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301726130560,"sku":"UM00296733A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301726163328,"sku":"UM00296734A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301726196096,"sku":"UM00296735A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301726228864,"sku":"UM00296736A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301726261632,"sku":"UM00296737A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301726294400,"sku":"UM00296738A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301726327168,"sku":"UM00296739A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_d948a8c6-3f27-4283-85c9-282555670149.jpg?v=1781903805","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/de\/products\/chicks-and-worm-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}