{"product_id":"sandpipers-at-sickle-moon-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Sandpipers at Sickle Moon by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandpipers at Sickle Moon by Ohara Koson (1910) is a lyrical woodblock print from a master of the shin-hanga revival. In this nocturnal seascape, small shorebirds step lightly along the water’s edge beneath a slender, sickle-shaped crescent, their silhouettes poised between motion and stillness. Koson (1877–1945), celebrated for intimate bird-and-flower subjects, blends careful natural observation with the refined restraint of classical Japanese aesthetics, distilling a moment of quiet into a timeless scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Sandpipers at Sickle Moon, produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional custom framing and matting for a ready-to-hang presentation. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with a discrete caption, dedication, or date, and can tailor proportions to fit specific frames or gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson stands among the most beloved figures of early-20th-century shin-hanga, a movement that re-energized traditional ukiyo-e techniques for a new era. Renowned for kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) imagery, he brought an exquisitely observant eye to wildlife, pairing crisp, elegant drawing with the subtle tonal effects of the woodblock workshop. His works found admirers in Japan and abroad, uniting classical sensibilities with modern design clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is striking in its quiet symbolism: the moon, a treasured motif in Japanese poetry and painting, hovers like a sliver of light over the shoreline, while the sandpipers embody the rhythms of tide and season. The composition’s generous negative space amplifies the hush of night and invites contemplation, embodying the Japanese concept of ma—the eloquence of what is left unsaid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and technique give the print its meditative power. A veil of soft yellow moonlight dissolves into cool coastal greens and pale beige sands, with gentle gray-blue gradations achieved through bokashi (hand-applied tonal shading). The birds’ delicate plumage and the stylized wave patterns balance naturalistic detail with graphic simplicity. This harmony of light, line, and open space makes the piece wonderfully versatile—equally at home in serene minimal interiors, Japandi schemes, and coastal-inspired rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, thoughtful gift, this fine art print suits occasions from Christmas and Mother’s or Father’s Day to housewarmings and anniversaries—especially meaningful for bird lovers, admirers of Japanese art, or anyone who cherishes the calming allure of moonlit shores.\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":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748068224,"sku":"UM00301133A","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748100992,"sku":"UM00301134A","price":138.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748133760,"sku":"UM00301135A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748166528,"sku":"UM00301136A","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748199296,"sku":"UM00301137A","price":180.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748232064,"sku":"UM00301138A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748264832,"sku":"UM00301139A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748297600,"sku":"UM00301140A","price":265.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748330368,"sku":"UM00301141A","price":276.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748363136,"sku":"UM00301142A","price":127.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748395904,"sku":"UM00301143A","price":452.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748428672,"sku":"UM00301144A","price":452.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748461440,"sku":"UM00301145A","price":234.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748494208,"sku":"UM00301146A","price":845.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748526976,"sku":"UM00301147A","price":845.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748559744,"sku":"UM00301148A","price":313.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748592512,"sku":"UM00301149A","price":1462.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748625280,"sku":"UM00301150A","price":1356.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314748658048,"sku":"UM00301151A","price":446.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314748690816,"sku":"UM00301152A","price":1994.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314748723584,"sku":"UM00301153A","price":1861.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_80ad500e-8725-45b1-b71b-3e4821f28e39.jpg?v=1782125113","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/es\/products\/sandpipers-at-sickle-moon-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}