{"product_id":"flowering-hosta-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Flowering Hosta by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowering Hosta by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a serene Japanese woodblock print from 1900 that distills the quiet elegance of the garden into a single, contemplative moment. Koson—renowned for reanimating classical ukiyo-e traditions within the early twentieth-century shin-hanga movement—specialized in kachō-e (bird-and-flower pictures), where refined detail meets poetic atmosphere. Here, the hosta’s arching stems and bell-shaped blossoms rise over broad, ribbed leaves, their forms set against a luminous, uncluttered background that heightens a sense of stillness and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high-quality fine art reproduction of Flowering Hosta, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes and framing options to suit your space, and add personalization—such as a caption, dedication, or date—prepared with care by The Unique Maps Co. Custom sizing and design tweaks are also available to help you create a piece that feels uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson, who also worked under the names Shōson and Hōson, became one of the shin-hanga movement’s most collected artists for the way he balanced traditional techniques with a modern eye for design. Working closely with contemporary publishers, he refined the color woodblock print to capture the delicate tactility of petals, the shimmer of feathers, and, in this case, the sculptural strength of foliage. His prints are admired not only for their technical finesse but also for their meditative clarity, making them enduring favorites among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of this work—the hosta, genus Hosta, commonly called plantain lily—embodies themes of shade, calm, and late-summer bloom in Japanese horticultural culture. Koson’s composition shows the plant at a moment of peak elegance: tapering buds and open, trumpet-like flowers poised above large, heart-like leaves. This timeless botanical is rendered with the same reverence given to seasonal symbols in ukiyo-e, where the turning of nature’s cycle becomes a metaphor for transience and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, Flowering Hosta is a study in restraint and refinement. A muted palette of cool greens and soft purples is enlivened by crisp whites and gentle yellow accents at the flower throats, all floating on a pale, atmospheric ground. The fluid, organic linework shifts in thickness to suggest depth and texture: the corrugation of each leaf, the slender curvature of each stem, and the delicate architecture of each bloom. Negative space is used with intention, allowing the plant to breathe and the composition to feel both spacious and intimate—an ideal companion to minimalist, Japandi, or nature-inspired interiors. Owning this print is like keeping a hush of the garden indoors, all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece makes a thoughtful, sophisticated gift for garden lovers, botanists, and admirers of Japanese art. It’s perfect for occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, housewarmings, Christmas, or for anyone returning from travels to Japan and wishing to carry a quiet echo of its gardens home.\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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307977183616,"sku":"UM00300365A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307977216384,"sku":"UM00300366A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307977249152,"sku":"UM00300367A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307977281920,"sku":"UM00300368A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307977314688,"sku":"UM00300369A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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