{"product_id":"goose-at-full-moon-ii-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Goose at Full Moon II by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoose at Full Moon II (1900) by Ohara Koson is a serene Japanese woodblock print that distills nature to its most poetic essentials. Associated with the early currents of the shin-hanga movement during the late Meiji and into the Taishō eras, Koson was celebrated for his refined bird-and-flower (kachō-ga) subjects. Here, he balances a solitary goose against the radiant disk of the moon, using a pared-back composition and subtle tonal shifts to evoke quiet, night-air stillness and the fleeting beauty of a moment observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Goose at Full Moon II, produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides multiple sizes, from intimate to statement scale, along with custom framing in complementary finishes. Personalization options—such as printed titles, short dedications, or adjusted margins—are available on request, and our studio can accommodate bespoke sizing and color-proofing to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) is widely regarded as a master of modern kachō-ga. Working with highly skilled block carvers and printers, he refined the traditional ukiyo-e approach to nature with a modern sensibility—favoring clean contours, atmospheric gradients, and a laser focus on a single subject. His prints were admired both in Japan and abroad for their elegant restraint and craftsmanship, and they remain among the most collected images of the shin-hanga revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this print, the goose is paired with the full moon—an age-old poetic motif in Japanese art. Wild geese have long suggested autumn, migration, and the hush of evening, while the moon evokes contemplation and the passage of time. Koson’s composition embraces negative space, allowing the subject to float in a field of quiet tone; the effect is contemplative, timeless, and deeply rooted in the aesthetic of ma, the eloquence of what is left unsaid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is exquisitely restrained: a luminous yellow moon glows against layers of warm beige and soft gray, while a gentle bokashi gradient modulates the sky. Crisp keyblock lines articulate the bird’s silhouette—neck extended, wings lifting with effortless momentum—so that a few careful shapes describe volume, light, and motion. The delicacy of the feather work and the subtle transitions of tone create a calming, meditative presence on the wall. It is an ideal piece for interiors seeking a touch of quiet drama—Scandi neutrals, Japandi minimalism, or any nature-inspired scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, birders, and design minimalists alike, this print suits birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, or to welcome someone home from travels to Japan or the coast. Elegant yet understated, Goose at Full Moon II brings a tranquil, moonlit hush to any room.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58307471966592,"sku":"UM00298494A","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307471999360,"sku":"UM00298495A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472032128,"sku":"UM00298496A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472064896,"sku":"UM00298497A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472097664,"sku":"UM00298498A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472130432,"sku":"UM00298499A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472163200,"sku":"UM00298500A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472195968,"sku":"UM00298501A","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472228736,"sku":"UM00298502A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472261504,"sku":"UM00298503A","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472294272,"sku":"UM00298504A","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472327040,"sku":"UM00298505A","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472359808,"sku":"UM00298506A","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472392576,"sku":"UM00298507A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472425344,"sku":"UM00298508A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472458112,"sku":"UM00298509A","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472490880,"sku":"UM00298510A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472523648,"sku":"UM00298511A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307472556416,"sku":"UM00298512A","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307472589184,"sku":"UM00298513A","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307472621952,"sku":"UM00298514A","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_24f5e874-315e-432a-93a2-2183033e62de.jpg?v=1781987438","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/de\/products\/goose-at-full-moon-ii-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}