{"product_id":"lapwing-and-reed-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Lapwing and Reed by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eLapwing and reed (1900) by Ohara Koson introduces a poised shorebird standing among slender reeds, captured at the quiet edge of water. Koson (1877–1945), a leading voice of Japan’s shin-hanga revival, brings the poetry of kachō-ga (bird-and-flower pictures) into the modern era with refined observation and lyrical restraint. In this early 20th-century woodblock, the artist distills a fleeting seasonal moment—still air, soft light, and the alert presence of the lapwing—into a scene that feels both intimate and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art reproduction of Koson’s woodblock print, produced with archival pigment inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight art paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from small keepsakes to statement pieces, each print can be finished with optional borders and framed to order. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom sizing, title captions, dedication lines, and curated frame profiles to complement your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson helped re-energize traditional Japanese woodblock printing in the early 1900s, carrying forward the spirit of ukiyo-e while embracing modern tastes. His specialty—elegant portrayals of birds in their habitats—won international acclaim for its blend of naturalism and decorative harmony. Collectors prize Koson for the way he translates close observation into serene, balanced compositions that read beautifully across interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject and its moment: The lapwing among reeds underscores shin-hanga’s shift toward atmospheric realism and a renewed attention to nature. The print bridges Edo-period sensibilities with Meiji–Taishō modernity, celebrating technical finesse while capturing the transience that defines Japanese aesthetics. Subtle gradations (bokashi) model the quiet air and water’s edge, while the bird’s alert posture conveys life at the marsh: watchful, self-possessed, and ready to move with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout color, style, and why it belongs on your wall: A refined palette of soft yellows and warm beige reeds settles against cool greys and gentle blue tints, punctuated by the delicate red accent at the bird’s eye. Fine, precise strokes articulate the lapwing’s patterned plumage, and the graceful arc of reed-blades frames the figure without crowding it. The generous negative space and velvety tonal transitions create a calming, contemplative field—ideal for Japandi, minimalist, and traditional interiors alike. This piece brings a note of quiet nature indoors, pairing easily with natural woods, linen textures, and neutral color schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and serene, this print makes a versatile gift—perfect for bird lovers and print connoisseurs, as well as for housewarmings, birthdays, weddings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or for anyone recently returned from travels in Japan or coastal wetlands.\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":58301721543040,"sku":"UM00296320A","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301721575808,"sku":"UM00296321A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301721608576,"sku":"UM00296322A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301721641344,"sku":"UM00296323A","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301721674112,"sku":"UM00296324A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301721706880,"sku":"UM00296325A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301721739648,"sku":"UM00296326A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301721772416,"sku":"UM00296327A","price":254.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301721805184,"sku":"UM00296328A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301721837952,"sku":"UM00296329A","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301721870720,"sku":"UM00296330A","price":349.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301721903488,"sku":"UM00296331A","price":402.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301721936256,"sku":"UM00296332A","price":222.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301721969024,"sku":"UM00296333A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722001792,"sku":"UM00296334A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722034560,"sku":"UM00296335A","price":296.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722067328,"sku":"UM00296336A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722100096,"sku":"UM00296337A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301722132864,"sku":"UM00296338A","price":487.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301722165632,"sku":"UM00296339A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301722198400,"sku":"UM00296340A","price":1900.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_927355ca-baab-4344-a3bd-b0e0714c6206.jpg?v=1781903295","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/de\/products\/lapwing-and-reed-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}