{"product_id":"geese-at-full-moon-i-by-ohara-koson-1930","title":"Geese at full moon I by Ohara Koson, 1930","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeese at full moon I by Ohara Koson (1930) is a quietly radiant nocturne from Japan’s early 20th‑century print revival. A procession of geese crosses the night sky beneath a luminous full moon, their silhouettes poised between realism and poetry. Koson—celebrated for elevating bird‑and‑flower subjects—captures the hush of nature after dark with a compositional clarity that feels timeless. Created during the shin‑hanga movement’s renaissance of ukiyo‑e traditions, this woodblock design marries classical restraint with a modern sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour print is produced as a museum‑quality fine art reproduction, available on acid‑free archival paper or artists’ cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional gallery framing in black, white, or natural wood. The Unique Maps Co. offers tasteful personalization—such as small title plates, inscriptions, or margin notes—and can accommodate custom sizing to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (1877–1945), also known as Shoson, became one of the foremost masters of kachō‑ga (bird‑and‑flower imagery) within the shin‑hanga movement. His prints are prized for their lyrical atmospheres, nuanced carving, and the way he distilled behavior and gesture into elegant, readable forms. Through countless avian studies, he developed a refined visual language that conveys life, season, and stillness with minimal means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this scene matters: “Geese and moon” is a beloved classical motif in Japanese art, a theme that evokes autumnal passage, fidelity, and the rhythms of migration. In the early 1900s, as artists revived time‑honored subjects for a modern audience, works like this bridged tradition and innovation—respecting ukiyo‑e composition while embracing contemporary ideas of observation and mood. The result is an image that feels both historically rooted and effortlessly modern on today’s walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant study in restraint: the pale yellow moon and parchment‑beige sky glow softly against cool whites and gentle greys, while the geese arc across the composition in a measured cadence. Subtle gradations (bokashi) fade the night air into mist; fine feather details are crisp yet understated. The circular moon anchors the design as negative space amplifies calm, making this print an exceptional choice for serene interiors—Japandi, minimalist, and neutral palettes in particular—where texture, light, and quiet detail do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative print makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, birdwatchers, and anyone drawn to tranquil, nature‑inspired design. Ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, anniversaries, housewarmings, or to welcome home a traveler recently returned from Japan.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58301729800576,"sku":"UM00296341A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729833344,"sku":"UM00296342A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729866112,"sku":"UM00296343A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729898880,"sku":"UM00296344A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729931648,"sku":"UM00296345A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729964416,"sku":"UM00296346A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729997184,"sku":"UM00296347A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301730029952,"sku":"UM00296348A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301730062720,"sku":"UM00296349A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301730095488,"sku":"UM00296350A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301730128256,"sku":"UM00296351A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301730161024,"sku":"UM00296352A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301730193792,"sku":"UM00296353A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301730226560,"sku":"UM00296354A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301730259328,"sku":"UM00296355A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301730292096,"sku":"UM00296356A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301730324864,"sku":"UM00296357A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301730357632,"sku":"UM00296358A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301730390400,"sku":"UM00296359A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301730423168,"sku":"UM00296360A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301730455936,"sku":"UM00296361A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_aa80cc04-d383-4197-9848-e524ae234108.jpg?v=1781903675","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/es\/products\/geese-at-full-moon-i-by-ohara-koson-1930","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}