{"product_id":"gray-starling-in-storm-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Gray starling in storm by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eGray starling in storm by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a lyrical Japanese woodblock print from around 1900 that captures a single bird bracing itself against wind and rain. A master of shin-hanga working in the ukiyo-e woodblock tradition, Koson is renowned for his kachō-e—bird-and-flower subjects rendered with exquisite observation and an evocative sense of atmosphere. Here, a storm-tossed starling clings to a bending branch, its feathers ruffled and beak open, as slanting rain and a softly modulated sky communicate both motion and mood—an elegant meditation on nature’s beauty and transience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a museum-quality fine art print of Gray starling in storm, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement scale, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed, with optional matting to complement your space. Personalization and customization by The Unique Maps Co. include bespoke sizing, border notes or dedications, and curated frame finishes to create a piece tailored to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson stands among the most celebrated shin-hanga artists of the early 20th century, admired for transforming everyday encounters with wildlife into moments of quiet drama. His prints fuse traditional multi-block carving and hand printing with a modern sensitivity to light and weather, resulting in works that feel at once timeless and immediate. Collectors value his ability to shape narrative through gesture alone—a tilt of the head, a set of the wing, a branch bending in a gust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is the grey starling—now commonly known as the white-cheeked starling, Spodiopsar cineraceus—an unmistakable presence in East Asian towns and fields. Koson’s portrayal aligns with the period’s renewed interest in nature as a poetic mirror of human feeling: the fleeting downpour, the bird’s resilience, and the moment’s tension dissolved into harmony. The angled viewpoint and dynamic posture invite empathy as much as admiration, suggesting a call carried on the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in restraint and rhythm. A warm yellow-beige field sets a calm, luminous backdrop for the bird’s gray plumage, while soft gradations (bokashi) and delicate linework define feathers, branch, and the flicker of rain. Slender diagonal strokes convey the squall’s urgency; the organic curves of twig and wing balance that energy with poised elegance. This refined palette of yellows, beiges, and grays slips easily into contemporary interiors, making the work an effortless focal point for a bedroom, study, or serene living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for bird lovers, Japanophiles, and design-minded friends, this print makes a beautiful present for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or to welcome home someone recently returned from Japan. It’s a quiet, restorative image—one that brings the hush of rain and the courage of small wings into everyday life.\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":58307480912256,"sku":"UM00298893A","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307480945024,"sku":"UM00298894A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307480977792,"sku":"UM00298895A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481010560,"sku":"UM00298896A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481043328,"sku":"UM00298897A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481076096,"sku":"UM00298898A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481108864,"sku":"UM00298899A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481141632,"sku":"UM00298900A","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481174400,"sku":"UM00298901A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481207168,"sku":"UM00298902A","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481239936,"sku":"UM00298903A","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481272704,"sku":"UM00298904A","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481305472,"sku":"UM00298905A","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481338240,"sku":"UM00298906A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481371008,"sku":"UM00298907A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481403776,"sku":"UM00298908A","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481436544,"sku":"UM00298909A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481469312,"sku":"UM00298910A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307481502080,"sku":"UM00298911A","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307481534848,"sku":"UM00298912A","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307481567616,"sku":"UM00298913A","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_ee703235-4bd4-4da7-b13e-23fbc3691edc.jpg?v=1781987427","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/de\/products\/gray-starling-in-storm-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}