{"product_id":"magpie-on-tree-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Magpie on Tree Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagpie on Tree Branch by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of poised stillness: a solitary magpie balances along a twisting bough, its alert posture and fine plumage rendered with exquisite restraint. Created around 1900–1910, this woodblock print shows the artist’s gift for transforming an everyday encounter with nature into an intimate study of mood and season. Koson’s composition, with its generous use of negative space and lyrical line, evokes the quiet elegance that characterizes the best of early 20th‑century shin-hanga while honoring the centuries-old craft of ukiyo-e woodblock printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co. as a high-quality fine art print, this piece is available on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional conservation-grade framing and matting. Personalization is available—add a discreet caption, date, or gift message—and our studio can tailor colors and borders to complement your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) is celebrated as a master of kachō-e (bird-and-flower pictures) within the shin-hanga movement. He revitalized traditional printmaking techniques for a modern audience, balancing classical Japanese aesthetics with a heightened naturalism. His birds are renowned for their lifelike presence, precise detailing, and serene atmosphere, attributes that helped make his prints beloved in Japan and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagpie on Tree Branch distills the charms of Koson’s nature scenes into a graceful vignette. The bird is isolated against a quiet field, its form anchored by the diagonal sweep of the branch and a few spare leaves—a composition that feels both spontaneous and carefully measured. The print’s meditative quality reflects a deep cultural appreciation for nature’s subtleties, inviting the viewer to notice posture, plumage, and the suggestion of season rather than narrative drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to the work’s appeal. A refined palette of warm beige, straw-yellow accents, and soft browns in the bark complements velvety greys and inky blacks in the magpie’s feathers, with whispers of cooler tones that lend depth without distraction. Fine feather patterning and gentle bokashi (gradient) shading reveal advanced woodblock techniques, while the smooth, flowing lines of the branch introduce a pleasing contrast to the rounded, lifelike forms of the bird. The result is a versatile, tranquil artwork that harmonizes with minimalist, Japandi, wabi-sabi, and contemporary interiors—ideal for bringing a note of stillness to an entryway, bedroom, or reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant print makes a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, admirers of Japanese art, and anyone drawn to serene, nature-inspired décor. It’s a refined choice for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or as a keepsake for someone recently returned from travels in 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=\"\/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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307469902208,"sku":"UM00298452A","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307469934976,"sku":"UM00298453A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307469967744,"sku":"UM00298454A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470000512,"sku":"UM00298455A","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470033280,"sku":"UM00298456A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470066048,"sku":"UM00298457A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470098816,"sku":"UM00298458A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470131584,"sku":"UM00298459A","price":254.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470164352,"sku":"UM00298460A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470197120,"sku":"UM00298461A","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470229888,"sku":"UM00298462A","price":349.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470262656,"sku":"UM00298463A","price":402.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470295424,"sku":"UM00298464A","price":222.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470328192,"sku":"UM00298465A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470360960,"sku":"UM00298466A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470393728,"sku":"UM00298467A","price":296.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470426496,"sku":"UM00298468A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470459264,"sku":"UM00298469A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307470492032,"sku":"UM00298470A","price":487.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307470524800,"sku":"UM00298471A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307470557568,"sku":"UM00298472A","price":1900.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_9c58494d-bc25-4e90-9658-a57daf78b9da.jpg?v=1781987463","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/fr\/products\/magpie-on-tree-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}