{"product_id":"karpers-by-ohara-koson-1901","title":"Karpers by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eKarpers by Ohara Koson is a serene Japanese woodblock print first issued around 1900, capturing the quiet grace of carp gliding through water. A leading voice of the shin-hanga revival, Koson blended the classical elegance of Ukiyo-e—“pictures of the floating world”—with modern sensitivity to atmosphere and light. In this composition he elevates an everyday subject into a meditative icon, rendering the fish’s form, scales, and movement with refined restraint and lyrical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., printed with archival inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate study pieces to statement centerpieces, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed to suit your space. Personalization and customization options—including sizing to fit a specific wall, subtle title\/date inscriptions, and curated frame finishes—make it easy to tailor your print to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) is celebrated for his kachō-ga—bird, flower, and nature studies—whose quiet poetry helped define shin-hanga in the early 20th century. His works are prized for their delicate tonal gradations, graceful drawing, and an almost musical sense of composition. In Karpers, Koson’s disciplined line and sensitivity to form demonstrate his mastery of observation, transforming a fleeting glimpse of aquatic life into a timeless contemplative scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself carries rich cultural meaning. Carp (Cyprinus carpio) have long symbolized perseverance, prosperity, and good fortune in Japanese art and folklore, admired for their strength in swimming upstream. At the turn of the century, as artists revisited nature with renewed focus, Koson’s carp became both an emblem of calm resilience and a decorative motif that brought the rhythms of water and life indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are the heart of this print’s appeal. A soft, muted palette—anchored by mellow yellow tones, mossy greens, and sandy beige—merges with whispery blue-grey washes to suggest depth and transparency in the water. Subtle layering and translucent gradations create a shimmering, almost breath-like motion across the surface. Minimal setting, generous negative space, and fine, precise strokes give the work a zen-like clarity that pairs beautifully with natural woods, linen textures, and neutral interiors, from serene bedrooms to spa-like bathrooms and modern living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, calming presence for any room, Karpers by Ohara Koson makes a meaningful gift for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, anniversaries, or for anyone who appreciates Japanese art, koi ponds, or the quiet poetry of nature observed closely.\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":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307535602048,"sku":"UM00299584A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307535634816,"sku":"UM00299585A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307535667584,"sku":"UM00299586A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307535700352,"sku":"UM00299587A","price":66.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307535733120,"sku":"UM00299588A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307535765888,"sku":"UM00299589A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307535798656,"sku":"UM00299590A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307535831424,"sku":"UM00299591A","price":243.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307535864192,"sku":"UM00299592A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307535896960,"sku":"UM00299593A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307535929728,"sku":"UM00299594A","price":323.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307535962496,"sku":"UM00299595A","price":323.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307535995264,"sku":"UM00299596A","price":195.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307536028032,"sku":"UM00299597A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307536060800,"sku":"UM00299598A","price":799.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307536093568,"sku":"UM00299599A","price":270.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307536126336,"sku":"UM00299600A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307536159104,"sku":"UM00299601A","price":1376.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307536191872,"sku":"UM00299602A","price":439.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307536224640,"sku":"UM00299603A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307536257408,"sku":"UM00299604A","price":1853.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_a68a012a-e753-4c0b-bf6d-ecc2e83ef981.jpg?v=1781988521","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/de\/products\/karpers-by-ohara-koson-1901","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}