{"product_id":"two-chicks-fighting-for-butterfly-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Two Chicks Fighting for Butterfly by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Chicks Fighting for Butterfly by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) captures the tender drama of the natural world in a single, shimmering moment. In this early 20th-century Japanese woodblock print, two downy chicks stretch toward a fluttering butterfly, their small bodies animated with curiosity and play. Against a gentle field of pale green and warm beige, Koson’s softly modeled yellows and precise linework create a quiet stage where motion and stillness meet. A leading voice of the shin-hanga revival, Koson drew on the rich lineage of ukiyo-e while renewing it with modern attention to color, texture, and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes and optional professional framing to suit your space. We can personalize your print with custom margins, titling, or a dedication—made to order so your artwork arrives ready to display or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson—also known as Shoson and Hoson—was renowned for exquisite kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) subjects, where meticulous observation met lyrical composition. Working at the turn of the century, he helped reintroduce the poetry of nature to a global audience, bringing the grace of Japanese printmaking to collectors at home and abroad. His bird studies, in particular, are celebrated for their lifelike energy balanced by a refined, contemplative mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scene’s charm lies in its universality: youthful curiosity, a flicker of competition, and the fragile beauty of a butterfly’s flight. Such intimate, everyday nature motifs were a hallmark of Japanese aesthetics, where seasonal references and small encounters suggest larger cycles of life. Around 1900–1910, as woodblock artists like Koson revitalized traditional methods, prints like this bridged past and present—appealing both to connoisseurs of technique and to new admirers drawn to their delicate storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print’s palette—sunlit yellows of the chicks, soft leaf greens, and a calm beige ground—creates an atmosphere of serenity punctuated by a lively focal point. Subtle bokashi (ink gradation) deepens the background without distracting from the crisp keylines of feather and beak. Koson’s balanced asymmetry, airy negative space, and fine carving lead the eye from the grounded forms of the birds to the lightness of the butterfly, making this an elegant accent for interiors in natural wood, linen, or rattan, as well as a gentle centerpiece for a nursery or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and versatile gift, Two Chicks Fighting for Butterfly suits occasions from Christmas and birthdays to Mother’s Day, housewarmings, baby showers, or for anyone who loves Japanese design—or has recently returned from travels in Japan. Its timeless harmony of color and form brings a quiet joy to any room.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58307475407232,"sku":"UM00298620A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475440000,"sku":"UM00298621A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475472768,"sku":"UM00298622A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475505536,"sku":"UM00298623A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475538304,"sku":"UM00298624A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475571072,"sku":"UM00298625A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475603840,"sku":"UM00298626A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475636608,"sku":"UM00298627A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475669376,"sku":"UM00298628A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475702144,"sku":"UM00298629A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475734912,"sku":"UM00298630A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475767680,"sku":"UM00298631A","price":726.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475800448,"sku":"UM00298632A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475833216,"sku":"UM00298633A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475865984,"sku":"UM00298634A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475898752,"sku":"UM00298635A","price":535.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307475931520,"sku":"UM00298636A","price":2675.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307475964288,"sku":"UM00298637A","price":2675.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307475997056,"sku":"UM00298638A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307476029824,"sku":"UM00298639A","price":3582.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307476062592,"sku":"UM00298640A","price":3429.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_c9e42542-a8d4-40d9-8f67-0e401492f550.jpg?v=1781987087","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/it\/products\/two-chicks-fighting-for-butterfly-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}