{"product_id":"swallow-with-peony-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Swallow with Peony by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwallow with Peony by Ohara Koson is a lyrical Japanese woodblock print from the turn of the twentieth century, created circa 1900. Koson (1877–1945) was a leading light of kachō-e—bird-and-flower pictures—who refined the ukiyo-e tradition for modern audiences in the early shin-hanga era. In this composition a swift, dark-winged swallow arcs toward a full peony bloom, setting movement against stillness. A warm veil of straw-yellow and beige supports pale greens and quiet greys, while carefully reserved empty space lends the scene a poised, contemplative calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art reproduction, printed to order by The Unique Maps Co. Choose museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or richly textured artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate to statement scale. Add professional framing in black, white, or natural wood, and request matting, border\/title plates, or a personalized inscription to complete a bespoke presentation for your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson—also known by the art name Shōson—bridged late ukiyo-e and the emerging shin-hanga revival, collaborating with master publishers and carvers to produce exquisitely crafted nature studies. His reputation rests on an ability to blend naturalistic observation with refined design, using crisp key-block lines, subtle bokashi (color gradations), and purposeful negative space to conjure atmosphere as much as detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: In Japanese visual culture, birds and flowers embody the seasons and the fleeting beauty celebrated by ukiyo-e, “pictures of the floating world.” The pairing of a lively swallow with a voluminous peony creates a graceful tension—lightness versus fullness, motion versus repose—that feels both classical and modern. The peony, long a symbol of prosperity and honor, anchors the composition, while the bird introduces vitality and the promise of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: Koson’s restrained palette—soft yellow grounds, sage and olive leaf tones, beige paper warmth, and ink-washed greys—heightens the sense of serenity. The peony’s rounded petals are rendered in gentle, layered forms, contrasted by the swallow’s tapered wings and tail. Fine linework, delicate gradations, and the generous use of empty space produce a print that reads beautifully across distances yet rewards close viewing. Its quiet elegance suits Japandi, minimal, and traditional interiors alike, bringing a meditative note of nature to living rooms, bedrooms, and entryways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timeless print makes a thoughtful gift for art lovers and nature enthusiasts—ideal for birthdays, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, holidays, or for anyone who has traveled to Japan or treasures Japanese design. Crafted with archival materials and tailored options, it arrives ready to delight for decades to come.\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":58301722231168,"sku":"UM00296278A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722263936,"sku":"UM00296279A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722296704,"sku":"UM00296280A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722329472,"sku":"UM00296281A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722362240,"sku":"UM00296282A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722395008,"sku":"UM00296283A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722427776,"sku":"UM00296284A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722460544,"sku":"UM00296285A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722493312,"sku":"UM00296286A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722526080,"sku":"UM00296287A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722558848,"sku":"UM00296288A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722591616,"sku":"UM00296289A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722624384,"sku":"UM00296290A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722657152,"sku":"UM00296291A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722689920,"sku":"UM00296292A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722722688,"sku":"UM00296293A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722755456,"sku":"UM00296294A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722788224,"sku":"UM00296295A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722820992,"sku":"UM00296296A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722853760,"sku":"UM00296297A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722886528,"sku":"UM00296298A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_97bf2a07-bddf-401b-82ce-b1b4c1bc274d.jpg?v=1781902800","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/de\/products\/swallow-with-peony-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}