{"product_id":"hen-and-rooster-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Hen and Rooster by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eHen and Rooster by Ohara Koson introduces two familiar barnyard companions with the quiet grace that defines early 20th‑century shin‑hanga. Created as a color woodblock print in 1900, Koson’s composition transforms a humble pair of domestic chickens into a poised, almost meditative scene. A warm yellow‑beige ground settles behind a chalk‑white hen and a dignified rooster rendered in soft grays, their forms described by crisp keyblock lines and feather‑fine textures. The overall effect is calm, balanced, and exquisitely observed—hallmarks of Koson’s celebrated kachō‑ga (bird‑and‑flower) imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers 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 to suit everything from intimate nooks to statement walls. Optional framing, matting, and border choices are available, and we’re happy to personalize your print—add a discreet caption with the artwork title, artist, and date, or tailor the margins to your preferred proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson) was a leading figure of the shin‑hanga movement, which revitalized traditional ukiyo‑e with modern attention to atmosphere and naturalistic detail. Renowned for his elegant studies of birds and animals, Koson collaborated with master carvers and printers to achieve refined lines, subtle ink gradients, and a luminous, quietly emotive tone. His prints are beloved for their intimacy and restraint—qualities that make them timeless in today’s interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHen and Rooster stands out for elevating everyday subjects with poetic simplicity. In Japanese visual culture, chickens are associated with prosperity and the auspicious break of day; here, the poised cockerel and softly crouched hen convey steadiness, companionship, and domestic well‑being. The composition’s asymmetry—tall, watchful rooster counterbalanced by the rounded, nesting hen—creates a gently narrative moment that feels serene and grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are the stars: a restrained palette of yellow, white, beige, and slate‑gray is enriched by delicate bokashi gradations that model the rooster’s plumage and the hen’s downy softness. Negative space and smooth, calligraphic outlines lend a modern clarity, while the fine feather textures repay close viewing. For nature lovers and design enthusiasts alike, this print offers a graceful focal point—equally at home in a minimalist living room, a farmhouse kitchen, or a curated gallery wall. The subjects are the domesticated chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus, rendered with a fidelity that underscores Koson’s quiet realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and versatile, this piece makes a beautiful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or for anyone who keeps backyard hens, adores Japanese art, or has recently traveled to Japan.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307951657344,"sku":"UM00300041A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307951690112,"sku":"UM00300042A","price":100.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307951722880,"sku":"UM00300043A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307951755648,"sku":"UM00300044A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307951788416,"sku":"UM00300045A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ 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