{"product_id":"sparrow-on-blooming-magnolia-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Sparrow on Blooming Magnolia Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparrow on Blooming Magnolia Branch by Ohara Koson (1900) is a lyrical Japanese woodblock print that captures a quiet moment of nature with poetic restraint. A small sparrow steadies itself on a flowering magnolia bough, the scene distilled to its essentials in the classic kachō-e tradition—bird-and-flower imagery prized for its intimacy and seasonal sensitivity. Created at the turn of the twentieth century, the work bridges the lineage of ukiyo-e with the emerging shin-hanga revival, reflecting Koson’s gift for balancing delicate observation with elegant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing support and custom borders sized to your frame. Personalization is available—add a discreet caption with the artist and date, or include a gift note. Each print is color-managed to honor the artwork’s soft palette and crisp linework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson—also known as Shōson and Hōson—was among the foremost print designers of the late Meiji through early Shōwa eras, celebrated for his refined kachō-e. Collaborating with leading publishers of the shin-hanga movement, he helped reintroduce traditional woodblock techniques to new audiences while preserving the poetic sensibility of earlier masters. His prints are cherished for their quiet clarity and sensitive rendering of birds and blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is emblematic: a sparrow, familiar and lively, set among magnolia blooms that evoke purity and grace. In Japanese art, such pairings nod to the seasons and the fleeting nature of beauty—an invitation to pause. Though intimate in scale, the composition embodies a broader cultural dialogue between human life and the natural world at a time when Japan was modernizing yet holding fast to enduring aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson’s design is exquisitely restrained. The warm, yellow-beige ground glows softly, while pale magnolia petals carry hints of blush and cream. Leaves read as gentle, muted green accents, and the sparrow’s plumage is articulated with crisp ink outlines and subtle gradations, from soft gray to a touch of russet. Negative space amplifies the stillness; the fine keyblock lines and delicate bokashi shading bring depth without crowding the eye. The result is a versatile print that pairs beautifully with Japandi, minimalist, and nature-inspired interiors, adding serenity and warmth without overwhelming a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for bird lovers, gardeners, and admirers of Japanese art, this piece is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, a housewarming, or as a keepsake for anyone returning from travels to Japan—especially in spring when magnolias announce the season with quiet splendor.\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":58307484352896,"sku":"UM00298956A","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484385664,"sku":"UM00298957A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484418432,"sku":"UM00298958A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484451200,"sku":"UM00298959A","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484483968,"sku":"UM00298960A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484516736,"sku":"UM00298961A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484549504,"sku":"UM00298962A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484582272,"sku":"UM00298963A","price":254.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484615040,"sku":"UM00298964A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484647808,"sku":"UM00298965A","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484680576,"sku":"UM00298966A","price":349.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484713344,"sku":"UM00298967A","price":402.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484746112,"sku":"UM00298968A","price":222.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484778880,"sku":"UM00298969A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484811648,"sku":"UM00298970A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484844416,"sku":"UM00298971A","price":296.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484877184,"sku":"UM00298972A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307484909952,"sku":"UM00298973A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307484942720,"sku":"UM00298974A","price":487.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307484975488,"sku":"UM00298975A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307485008256,"sku":"UM00298976A","price":1900.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_4394dde1-1291-4399-8221-506d5aa1d389.jpg?v=1781987447","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/de\/products\/sparrow-on-blooming-magnolia-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}