{"product_id":"peony-with-butterfly-by-ohara-koson-1925","title":"Peony with Butterfly by Ohara Koson, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeony with Butterfly by Ohara Koson is a serene masterwork of kachō‑e (bird‑and‑flower imagery) from the height of the shin‑hanga movement, designed around 1925. A full, ruffled peony commands the foreground while a butterfly hovers at its edge—an intimate seasonal encounter rendered with poetic restraint. The composition rests on a cool gradient of blue with soft greens and natural beige undertones, a palette that amplifies the quiet breath between bloom and wing. As with Koson’s finest prints, atmosphere and stillness take center stage, inviting the viewer to pause and savor a fleeting moment of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid‑free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing in gallery‑ready finishes. We also offer personalization—such as custom margins, captions, or dedication lines—and can advise on bespoke sizing to complement your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson or Hōson, 1877–1945) stands among the foremost artists of early 20th‑century Japanese printmaking. Working within the shin‑hanga revitalization of ukiyo‑e, he became celebrated for exquisitely observed nature subjects: birds alighting on reeds, blossoms at peak bloom, and insects in mid‑air. His prints blend painterly nuance with masterly carving and printing, resulting in images prized by collectors in Japan and abroad for their clarity, subtlety, and enduring elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is rich with cultural resonance. In Japanese visual culture, the peony often signals prosperity, elegance, and the opulence of late spring, while the butterfly carries connotations of ephemerality, joy, and transformation. Their pairing embodies ukiyo‑e’s long‑loved theme of the “floating world”: beauty encountered in passing and treasured for its transience. Created in the modernizing decades of the early 20th century, the piece honors Edo‑period aesthetic ideals while speaking fluently to contemporary taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and color are handled with exceptional finesse. Rounded, densely layered petals bloom outward in sculptural relief, set against elongated, flowing peony leaves that counterbalance the flower’s fullness. The background shifts in a gentle blue gradient, tapering toward warm beige, a subtle bokashi effect that creates depth without crowding the scene. Muted greens and airy blues keep the print fresh and tranquil, while the delicate blush in the petals adds a tender point of focus. The result is a composition that reads beautifully from across a room yet rewards close study—ideal for interiors that favor calm palettes of blue, green, and natural neutrals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fine art print for your home or office, Peony with Butterfly offers timeless serenity and refined decorative clarity. It suits spaces ranging from minimalist to traditional and makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners, lovers of Japanese art, and anyone celebrating a special occasion—Mother’s Day, anniversaries, housewarmings, Christmas, or as a welcome‑home token for someone recently returned from 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":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314745938304,"sku":"UM00301070A","price":42.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314745971072,"sku":"UM00301071A","price":138.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746003840,"sku":"UM00301072A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746036608,"sku":"UM00301073A","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746069376,"sku":"UM00301074A","price":180.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746102144,"sku":"UM00301075A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746134912,"sku":"UM00301076A","price":93.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746167680,"sku":"UM00301077A","price":265.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746200448,"sku":"UM00301078A","price":276.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746233216,"sku":"UM00301079A","price":127.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746265984,"sku":"UM00301080A","price":452.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746298752,"sku":"UM00301081A","price":452.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746331520,"sku":"UM00301082A","price":234.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746364288,"sku":"UM00301083A","price":845.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746397056,"sku":"UM00301084A","price":845.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746429824,"sku":"UM00301085A","price":313.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746462592,"sku":"UM00301086A","price":1462.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746495360,"sku":"UM00301087A","price":1356.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314746528128,"sku":"UM00301088A","price":446.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314746560896,"sku":"UM00301089A","price":1994.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314746593664,"sku":"UM00301090A","price":1861.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_d0fdced9-450b-4c6f-8e3f-9aadbfcfcd7f.jpg?v=1782125126","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/it\/products\/peony-with-butterfly-by-ohara-koson-1925","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}