{"product_id":"moorhen-i-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Moorhen I by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson’s Moorhen I (1900–1936) captures the quiet drama of a waterside moment through the refined language of Japanese woodblock printing. A leading voice in kachō-e—prints devoted to birds and flowers—Koson distills the essence of a moorhen pausing at the water’s edge into elegant line, subtle color, and a masterful use of negative space. Here, shallow gradients evoke a calm, misty atmosphere while the delicate pattern beneath the bird suggests woven reeds or a small raft, lending texture to the stillness and heightening the bird’s poised silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art reproduction on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Sizes range from intimate to statement-making, with optional custom framing to suit contemporary, traditional, or Japanese-inspired interiors. The Unique Maps Co. can also personalize your piece with bespoke sizing, border and mat options, and gift notes, ensuring the print arrives ready to hang or ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (1877–1945) stands among the most celebrated printmakers of the shin-hanga movement, which revitalized traditional ukiyo-e techniques for modern audiences during the late Meiji and Taishō eras. Also known as Shōson and Hōson, he trained in painting before turning to prints, channeling painstaking observation and exquisite craft into images that found enthusiastic collectors both in Japan and abroad. His kachō-e balance compositional restraint with acute naturalism, giving birds and flowers a lyrical clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The moorhen—a familiar waterbird in reedbeds and tranquil ponds—embodies the seasonal sensibilities cherished in Japanese art. In this composition, the bird’s pause suggests a fleeting, intimate encounter with nature, aligning with the broader ethos of ukiyo-e: capturing a “floating world” of momentary beauty. Dated around 1900 to the 1930s, Moorhen I reflects Koson’s mature synthesis of tradition and modern appeal, in which the serenity of the natural scene becomes both decorative art and quiet meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle and color: Koson’s controlled bokashi (color gradation) softens the background into a gentle haze, while precise, inky contours bring the bird’s form into crisp relief. A restrained palette of warm yellow-beige tones and fresh mossy greens, anchored by soft grays and deep blacks, yields a calming harmony that suits minimalist spaces as well as richly layered interiors. Subtle patterning beneath the bird adds tactile interest without distracting from the graceful curve of its neck and legs. For nature lovers and print connoisseurs alike, this piece offers timeless elegance; the subject is commonly known as the moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a classic motif in Japanese bird-and-flower art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and understated, this print makes a beautiful gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, weddings, or for anyone who loves Japanese art, birdwatching, or who has recently traveled to Japan. It’s a serene accent for living rooms, bedrooms, studies, and entryways—an everyday reminder to pause and savor the stillness.\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":58301719478656,"sku":"UM00296236A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301719511424,"sku":"UM00296237A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301719544192,"sku":"UM00296238A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301719576960,"sku":"UM00296239A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301719609728,"sku":"UM00296240A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301719642496,"sku":"UM00296241A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301719675264,"sku":"UM00296242A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301719708032,"sku":"UM00296243A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301719740800,"sku":"UM00296244A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301719773568,"sku":"UM00296245A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301719806336,"sku":"UM00296246A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301719839104,"sku":"UM00296247A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301719871872,"sku":"UM00296248A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301719904640,"sku":"UM00296249A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301719937408,"sku":"UM00296250A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301719970176,"sku":"UM00296251A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301720002944,"sku":"UM00296252A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301720035712,"sku":"UM00296253A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301720068480,"sku":"UM00296254A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301720101248,"sku":"UM00296255A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301720134016,"sku":"UM00296256A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_7d3396a3-24a7-4283-b023-2da0572ea31b.jpg?v=1781903305","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/es\/products\/moorhen-i-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}