{"product_id":"pheasant-couple-and-plum-blossom-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Pheasant Couple and Plum Blossom by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003ePheasant Couple and Plum Blossom by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a lyrical woodblock print from 1900 that distills the hush of early spring into an intimate scene. A long-tailed pheasant pair nestles beneath sprigs of plum blossom, their poised bodies and alert eyes set against a softly glowing ground. Koson—celebrated for his bird-and-flower subjects—unites precise natural observation with the decorative clarity of the Japanese print tradition, creating an image that feels timeless, serene, and quietly resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art reproduction, your print is produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on artist’s cotton canvas for a richly tactile finish. The Unique Maps Co. offers a full range of sizes from small to statement-ready large formats, along with custom framing and matting in complementary tones. Personalization options—such as a commemorative caption or date—are available on request, and we’re happy to help you tailor dimensions or framing to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson was a leading light of the shin-hanga movement and a master of kachō-e (bird-and-flower pictures). Working at the turn of the 20th century, he helped renew interest in traditional woodblock art by blending the elegance of ukiyo-e linework with a modern sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and mood. His prints were admired in Japan and eagerly collected abroad, where their refined craftsmanship and intimate scale found devoted audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, Koson pairs a pheasant couple—symbols of alertness and devoted companionship—with plum blossoms, a beloved emblem of late winter and the first breath of spring. The plum, or ume (Prunus mume), opens while the air is still cool, and here its pale blooms hover like dew along the branch, suggesting resilience and renewal. The meeting of birds and blossom becomes a meditation on seasonality and harmony, carrying the cultural poise of Japanese aesthetics into any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson’s color handling is exquisite: soft gradations drift across a luminous yellow-beige ground, while the birds’ patterned plumage reveals meticulously cut blocks and incredibly fine, precise strokes. Subtle blues and warm browns whisper through the feathers, and the blossoms, tipped in delicate whites and peachy tints, float with airy lightness. Flowing contours—especially the sinuous tail and the gently arcing branch—guide the eye in a calm, elegant rhythm. It’s a piece that rewards close looking and brings a gentle, contemplative energy to walls, effortlessly harmonizing with neutral palettes and natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful, enduring gift—perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, housewarmings, weddings, or for anyone who loves Japanese art, birdlife, or the promise of spring. For travelers returning from Japan or admirers of serene, nature-rich interiors, Pheasant Couple and Plum Blossom is a refined choice that feels both classic and fresh.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58301717414272,"sku":"UM00296131A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717447040,"sku":"UM00296132A","price":201.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717479808,"sku":"UM00296133A","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301717512576,"sku":"UM00296134A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717545344,"sku":"UM00296135A","price":287.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717578112,"sku":"UM00296136A","price":306.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301717610880,"sku":"UM00296137A","price":169.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717643648,"sku":"UM00296138A","price":459.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717676416,"sku":"UM00296139A","price":478.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301717709184,"sku":"UM00296140A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717741952,"sku":"UM00296141A","price":631.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717774720,"sku":"UM00296142A","price":727.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301717807488,"sku":"UM00296143A","price":402.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717840256,"sku":"UM00296144A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717873024,"sku":"UM00296145A","price":1672.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301717905792,"sku":"UM00296146A","price":536.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301717938560,"sku":"UM00296147A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301717971328,"sku":"UM00296148A","price":2676.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301718004096,"sku":"UM00296149A","price":879.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301718036864,"sku":"UM00296150A","price":3583.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301718069632,"sku":"UM00296151A","price":3430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_a672cb6f-6bee-469b-89e5-3eb2d8b9f3f5.jpg?v=1781903284","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/products\/pheasant-couple-and-plum-blossom-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}