{"product_id":"flock-of-wild-ducks-in-the-water-by-ohara-koson-1925","title":"Flock of Wild Ducks in the Water by Ohara Koson, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlock of wild ducks in the water (1925) by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of stillness and subtle motion drawn from Japan’s shin-hanga revival of traditional woodblock printing. Koson (1877–1945), celebrated for lyrical scenes of birds and flowers, distills the essence of a quiet waterway into a serene tableau: a small flock gliding across rippled blue. The print’s gentle lines and restrained palette evoke the ukiyo-e legacy while embracing the early 20th-century taste for naturalism and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Koson’s woodblock design, produced on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed and ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. also provides customization—choice of borders, matting and frame finishes, and optional personalized titling or dedication—so you can tailor the piece to your space or occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson stands as one of the foremost bird-and-flower printmakers of the shin-hanga movement. His work achieved wide acclaim in Japan and abroad for uniting Edo-period elegance with modern sensibilities—subtle naturalism, quiet drama, and an exquisite attention to seasonal atmosphere. Collectors prize his prints for their balance of poetic mood and meticulous detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Ducks in motion on water symbolize the fleeting, observant pleasures of daily life that ukiyo-e and shin-hanga artists cherished. First published in 1925, this composition captures a calm passage across the surface—an image steeped in the Japanese aesthetic of transience and harmony with nature. The flock’s varied postures animate the scene while preserving a contemplative hush, inviting the viewer into a pause of looking and listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the design: Koson’s use of color layering and tonal gradation brings depth to the blue water, where soft, wavy lines suggest a gentle current. Earthy beiges and soft greens bring warmth to the ducks’ plumage, and intricate feather patterning contrasts beautifully against the smooth surface of the pond. The restrained palette—dominated by blue, with complementary beige and green—suits minimalist, Japandi, coastal, and Scandinavian interiors, while the refined linework rewards close study. This is a print to live with: calming from across the room, and impressively detailed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless choice for nature lovers and design enthusiasts alike, this fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or for anyone who has returned from travels to Japan—or simply wishes to bring a tranquil, contemplative mood to their home.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":"18x6in (45x15cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814251392,"sku":"UM00301352A","price":36.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x6in (45x15cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814284160,"sku":"UM00301353A","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x6in (45x15cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814316928,"sku":"UM00301354A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x8in (60x20cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814349696,"sku":"UM00301355A","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x8in (60x20cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814382464,"sku":"UM00301356A","price":170.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x8in (60x20cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814415232,"sku":"UM00301357A","price":181.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x12in (90x32cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814448000,"sku":"UM00301358A","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x12in (90x32cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814480768,"sku":"UM00301359A","price":261.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x12in (90x32cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814513536,"sku":"UM00301360A","price":282.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x16in (114x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814546304,"sku":"UM00301361A","price":117.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x16in (114x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814579072,"sku":"UM00301362A","price":372.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x16in (114x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814611840,"sku":"UM00301363A","price":447.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x17in (125x43cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814644608,"sku":"UM00301364A","price":234.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x17in (125x43cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814677376,"sku":"UM00301365A","price":846.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x17in (125x43cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814710144,"sku":"UM00301366A","price":846.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x21in (150x53cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814742912,"sku":"UM00301367A","price":314.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x21in (150x53cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814775680,"sku":"UM00301368A","price":1358.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x21in (150x53cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814808448,"sku":"UM00301369A","price":1358.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x24in (180x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330814841216,"sku":"UM00301370A","price":447.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x24in (180x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330814873984,"sku":"UM00301371A","price":1805.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70x24in (180x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330814906752,"sku":"UM00301372A","price":1912.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_57cad2f0-9a65-4b0a-9276-1d35acee8dc2.jpg?v=1782401440","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/fr\/products\/flock-of-wild-ducks-in-the-water-by-ohara-koson-1925","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}