{"product_id":"ducks-in-the-water-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Ducks in the Water by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eDucks in the Water by Ohara Koson is a quietly luminous Japanese woodblock design from the early shin-hanga era, first created around 1900. A leading figure in bird-and-flower (kachō-ga) subjects, Koson transforms a simple moment—ducks gliding through a reed-lined pond—into a scene of calm observation and poised elegance. The work bridges traditional ukiyo-e sensibilities with modern naturalism: delicate linework, gently graded color, and a composition that breathes with open space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Ducks in the Water, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each piece is produced with careful color fidelity and rich tonal depth to honor the woodblock’s original subtleties. Choose from a range of sizes and optional handcrafted frames. The Unique Maps Co. also offers personalization and customization—titleplates, gift notes, border and mat options, and bespoke sizing—so your print arrives ready to place beautifully in your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (also known as Shōson and Hōson) was among the most celebrated shin-hanga printmakers of the early 20th century. Revered for elegant portrayals of birds and flowers, he revitalized the ukiyo-e tradition for a new era, emphasizing atmosphere, natural behavior, and refined color harmony. His prints are prized for their sensitivity to seasonal mood and their ability to distill a scene to its most poetic essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout this artwork: Ducks in the Water captures a timeless, meditative moment—ducks moving together across still water, reeds bowing in gentle arcs. In Japanese visual culture, ducks can suggest devotion and seasonal continuity, imbuing the scene with tender symbolism. The composition’s flowing curves and attentive spacing reflect the ukiyo-e heritage while embracing the shin-hanga focus on observation and light, making it a quintessential example of Koson’s serene craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why you’ll love it: A warm straw-yellow and beige glow in the reeds meets soft green tones of the water, while quiet slate and blue-greys settle into the sky’s subtle gradient. Textural contrasts—feather detail against the water’s smooth surface—heighten the sense of stillness and life. You’ll notice the hallmark woodblock techniques, including delicate keylines and gentle bokashi shading, which lend the print a tranquil, atmospheric quality. Its restrained palette of yellow, green, and beige integrates effortlessly with both minimal and traditional interiors, adding a contemplative focal point to living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, or study spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful, elegant gift for bird lovers and design enthusiasts alike—ideal for Christmas, weddings (a poetic nod to fidelity), Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, or as a welcome-home present for someone recently returned from Japan. Timeless and soothing, Ducks in the Water brings a quiet, restorative presence 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58301790749056,"sku":"UM00297739A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301790781824,"sku":"UM00297740A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301790814592,"sku":"UM00297741A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301790847360,"sku":"UM00297742A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301790880128,"sku":"UM00297743A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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