{"product_id":"insects-at-bindweed-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Insects at Bindweed by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eInsects at Bindweed by Ohara Koson (1900) is a serene Japanese woodblock print that distills a moment of seasonal life into elegant line and luminous color. A leading figure of the early 20th‑century shin-hanga revival, Koson is admired for nature studies that feel both intimate and grand, honoring the ukiyo-e tradition while refining it for modern eyes. Here, curling bindweed vines host two perfectly poised visitors—one hovering, one still—captured with the quiet attentiveness that made Koson’s work beloved in Japan and the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art reproduction, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers a range of sizes from intimate to statement scale, with optional conservation framing in black, white, or natural wood. Add a mat, choose edge treatments, or request a personalized caption on the reverse—our studio is happy to customize dimensions and finishes so your print arrives ready to hang and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (1877–1945), who also signed as Shoson and Hoson, became one of the most celebrated kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) artists of the shin-hanga movement. His prints are known for their poised compositions, whisper-soft gradients, and poetic restraint—hallmarks that bridge centuries of Japanese printmaking with the refined aesthetics of the early 1900s. Collectors prize his ability to suggest a whole landscape with just a few tender strokes and carefully placed accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: Bindweed—part of the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae)—twines across the picture plane with papery blossoms and arrowhead leaves. The visiting insects, including a poised mantis and a nectar-seeking bee, embody a favorite theme in Japanese art: the interdependence of living things. The scene’s stillness holds a pulse of movement; you sense a wingbeat, a delicate step, and the light shift of a petal in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the color and design: A warm yellow cast and powder-blue shadows rest on a soft beige ground, echoing the natural tone of handmade washi. Gentle greens in the leaves and the orange-and-black accents of the insects create focal points against the hushed palette. Koson balances airy negative space with finely carved details, using subtle bokashi gradations and layered impressions to give the blossoms their gauzy depth. The result is a timeless, contemplative image—elegant in a minimalist interior and striking in Japandi, wabi-sabi, or Scandinavian settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and refined, this print makes a beautiful gift for gardeners, nature lovers, and admirers of Japanese art—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or for someone recently returned from travels 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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58301733929344,"sku":"UM00296488A","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301733962112,"sku":"UM00296489A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301733994880,"sku":"UM00296490A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734027648,"sku":"UM00296491A","price":77.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734060416,"sku":"UM00296492A","price":158.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734093184,"sku":"UM00296493A","price":169.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734125952,"sku":"UM00296494A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734158720,"sku":"UM00296495A","price":254.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734191488,"sku":"UM00296496A","price":264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734224256,"sku":"UM00296497A","price":121.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734257024,"sku":"UM00296498A","price":349.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734289792,"sku":"UM00296499A","price":402.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734322560,"sku":"UM00296500A","price":222.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734355328,"sku":"UM00296501A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734388096,"sku":"UM00296502A","price":926.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734420864,"sku":"UM00296503A","price":296.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734453632,"sku":"UM00296504A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734486400,"sku":"UM00296505A","price":1482.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301734519168,"sku":"UM00296506A","price":487.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301734551936,"sku":"UM00296507A","price":1985.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301734584704,"sku":"UM00296508A","price":1900.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_3517e249-a983-42de-9049-2afa5bd3bddc.jpg?v=1781903688","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/it\/products\/insects-at-bindweed-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}