{"product_id":"two-great-tits-at-blossoming-tree-by-ohara-koson-1925","title":"Two Great Tits at Blossoming Tree by Ohara Koson, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo great tits at blossoming tree by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of springtime stillness rendered in the refined language of Japanese woodblock printing. Created in 1925, this lyrical kachō-e (bird-and-flower) composition shows two small songbirds poised on a flowering branch, their delicate forms framed by drifting petals and soft air. Koson, celebrated across the late Meiji and Taishō eras and a leading figure of the shin-hanga movement, masterfully balances close observation of nature with decorative elegance—an approach that made his bird and blossom prints enduring favorites for collectors around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a meticulously produced fine art print of Koson’s woodblock original, available on premium acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. also offers thoughtful personalization—titles, inscriptions, monograms, or gift notes—as well as custom sizing to help you create the perfect presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Ohara Shōson) was one of the most accomplished printmakers of the early 20th century, best known for revitalizing natural-subject woodblock prints within the shin-hanga revival. Working with expert carvers and printers, he brought extraordinary subtlety to feathers, petals, and atmosphere, producing images that feel simultaneously observant and poetic. His focus on birds and blooms connected deeply with Japanese aesthetics, where seasonal change is not just a theme but a philosophy of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the great tit, a familiar garden bird—meets the ephemerality of spring blossoms, a pairing that resonates with Japanese notions of mono no aware: the beauty in transience. The falling petals and poised birds create a quiet narrative of time passing, while the spare setting heightens the sense of calm. This is the kind of scene that Koson made his signature: intimate, balanced, and suffused with seasonal mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in restraint and atmosphere. A soft gradient shifts from a whisper of blue sky to warm beige, allowing the blossoms and birds to glow. Muted pinks and whites in the flowers, warm yellow in the plumage, and elegantly drawn brown branches create a gentle palette that harmonizes beautifully with both traditional and modern interiors. Fine, flowing contour lines define feathers and petals, while bolder, tapering brushlike outlines on the branch give structure and depth. Subtle bokashi (shaded printing) and layered color blocks suggest breeze and light without any need for heavy detail—one reason collectors prize Koson’s work for its serenity and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graceful print makes a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, gardeners, and admirers of Japanese art and culture. It’s ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Christmas, or to celebrate someone returning from cherry blossom season abroad. Whether placed in a quiet reading nook or a bright entryway, it brings a gentle poem of spring to the wall all year long.\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":58307537666432,"sku":"UM00299647A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307537699200,"sku":"UM00299648A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307537731968,"sku":"UM00299649A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307537764736,"sku":"UM00299650A","price":66.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307537797504,"sku":"UM00299651A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307537830272,"sku":"UM00299652A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307537863040,"sku":"UM00299653A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307537895808,"sku":"UM00299654A","price":243.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307537928576,"sku":"UM00299655A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307537961344,"sku":"UM00299656A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307537994112,"sku":"UM00299657A","price":323.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538026880,"sku":"UM00299658A","price":323.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538059648,"sku":"UM00299659A","price":195.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538092416,"sku":"UM00299660A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538125184,"sku":"UM00299661A","price":799.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538157952,"sku":"UM00299662A","price":270.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538190720,"sku":"UM00299663A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538223488,"sku":"UM00299664A","price":1376.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538256256,"sku":"UM00299665A","price":439.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538289024,"sku":"UM00299666A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538321792,"sku":"UM00299667A","price":1853.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_4242bcf0-88cf-464b-80ef-539f7824160b.jpg?v=1781988472","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/es\/products\/two-great-tits-at-blossoming-tree-by-ohara-koson-1925","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}