{"product_id":"songbird-and-lotus-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Songbird and Lotus by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eSongbird and Lotus by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of poised stillness: a tiny bird pausing amid broad lotus leaves and unfolding blossoms. Created around 1900 by Koson (1877–1945)—also known as Ohara Shoson—this woodblock print reflects the early shin-hanga revival’s devotion to atmospheric nature studies, delicate color, and exacting line. Inheriting the poetry of ukiyo-e yet updated for modern tastes, Koson’s kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) scenes transform everyday motifs into lyrical meditations on light, season, and quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art reproduction of Songbird and Lotus, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate corners or statement walls, and opt for custom framing and matting through The Unique Maps Co. Personalization—such as a commemorative inscription or date—can be included upon request, and we’re happy to tailor proportions for specific spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson stands among the foremost printmakers of the shin-hanga movement, celebrated for his exquisitely observed birds and flowers. Working at the turn of the twentieth century, he combined the time-honored craft of hand-carved blocks and hand-printed color layers with a modern sensitivity to mood. His prints traveled widely, captivating audiences with their serenity, transparency of light, and impeccable attention to plumage, petal, and leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), often called the sacred lotus, carries deep associations with purity, rebirth, and contemplation. In Songbird and Lotus, the broad, shield-like leaves create a gentle canopy, while the blossoms open with poised dignity. The small songbird—a quintessential sign of the season—brings a sense of living presence, implying the soft rustle of feathers and the hush of waterside reeds. Together, they suggest a harmonious interdependence of flora and fauna, a theme cherished in Japanese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design: Koson’s color is restrained yet sumptuous. Cool, mossy and jade greens sweep across the lotus leaves; the blossoms show soft blush and cream tints, modeled with subtle gradation that imparts volume; and the background shifts from warm beige to a muted green haze, guiding the eye toward the central forms. Fine linear detailing around the bird’s wings and beak enhances realism, while open negative space keeps the composition calm and balanced. The resulting print feels both decorative and meditative—an elegant focal point that invites quiet looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined choice for living rooms, bedrooms, and serene, spa-like interiors, this print also makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, gardeners and botanists, or anyone who has recently visited Japan’s temple gardens. Ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Christmas, it’s a timeless piece that brings grace and stillness to any space.\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":58301739434368,"sku":"UM00296761A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739467136,"sku":"UM00296762A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739499904,"sku":"UM00296763A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301739532672,"sku":"UM00296764A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739565440,"sku":"UM00296765A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739598208,"sku":"UM00296766A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301739630976,"sku":"UM00296767A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739663744,"sku":"UM00296768A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739696512,"sku":"UM00296769A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301739729280,"sku":"UM00296770A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739762048,"sku":"UM00296771A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739794816,"sku":"UM00296772A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301739827584,"sku":"UM00296773A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739860352,"sku":"UM00296774A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739893120,"sku":"UM00296775A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301739925888,"sku":"UM00296776A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301739958656,"sku":"UM00296777A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301739991424,"sku":"UM00296778A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301740024192,"sku":"UM00296779A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301740056960,"sku":"UM00296780A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301740089728,"sku":"UM00296781A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_9e3e35e3-4e0f-4e80-9e64-f6bfa8eecb35.jpg?v=1781902801","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/es\/products\/songbird-and-lotus-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}