{"product_id":"two-cockatoo-and-plum-blossom-by-ohara-koson-1925","title":"Two Cockatoo and Plum Blossom by Ohara Koson, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Cockatoo and Plum Blossom by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of quiet drama in the kachō‑e (bird‑and‑flower) tradition. Created in 1925 during the early Shōwa period, this woodblock print fuses classical Ukiyo‑e sensibilities with the fresh naturalism and decorative clarity of the shin‑hanga revival. Koson (1877–1945) became renowned for elegant, closely observed depictions of wildlife set against simple, theatrical grounds—images that feel both timeless and unmistakably modern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur edition is offered as a meticulously produced fine art print, available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional museum‑grade matting and custom framing. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with title captions, dates, or a dedication, and we’re happy to tailor margins, color‑matched borders, and scale to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson was one of Japan’s foremost 20th‑century printmakers, celebrated internationally for his serene yet vivid wildlife imagery. Working at the intersection of late Meiji, Taishō, and early Shōwa aesthetics, he helped renew interest in traditional woodblock printing by combining time‑honored carving and printing techniques with carefully staged compositions designed for modern collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition is especially notable for pairing exotic birds with a quintessentially Japanese seasonal motif. Two cockatoos—likely Sulphur‑crested Cockatoos (Cacatua galerita)—perch along a flowering plum branch, a symbol of the year’s hopeful beginnings and resilient beauty. The print’s dark field concentrates attention on the birds’ snowy forms and on the warm notes of the plum blossoms, highlighting the poetic contrast between winter’s lingering stillness and spring’s first flare of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson’s mastery of form and surface comes through in the quiet interplay of curves and lines: the rounded bodies and crests of the cockatoos offset the angular strokes of the branch. A velvety, inky ground heightens the luminosity of the birds’ white plumage and the blossoms’ pinks, while touches of yellow in the crests and soft gray modeling create a refined depth. Subtle gradations and feather textures invite close viewing, yet the overall design remains spare and balanced—an ideal blend of natural observation and decorative grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful, sophisticated gift—perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone who adores Japanese art, elegant interiors, birdlife, or memories of travel 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. 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