{"product_id":"umbrellas-in-snow-by-ohara-koson-1931","title":"Umbrellas in Snow by Ohara Koson, 1931","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmbrellas in Snow (1931) by Ohara Koson captures a fleeting winter moment with lyrical restraint. A pair of figures—reduced to the curved silhouettes of their umbrellas—move through soft, wind-blown snowfall, their warm parasols glowing against a hush of wintry air. Created at the height of Japan’s shin-hanga movement, Koson’s composition transforms everyday life into poetry, balancing stillness and motion with refined elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a high-quality fine art reproduction, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, and elevate your selection with optional framing curated by The Unique Maps Co. Personalize your print with title captions, dates, or inscriptions, and request custom margins or color-matched matting to harmonize with your decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945)—also known by the art names Shoson and Hoson—was a leading figure of the shin-hanga revival, which renewed the traditions of ukiyo-e woodblock printing for a modern audience. Best known for his kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) subjects and atmospheric landscapes, Koson fused time-honored carving and printing techniques with fresh attention to light, weather, and mood. His work is prized for its quiet drama and impeccable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmbrellas in Snow exemplifies the shin-hanga fascination with seasonality and the theater of nature. Here, human presence is modest yet evocative: two travelers shielded beneath umbrellas traverse a snowy path, their journey suggested rather than explained. The falling flakes, rendered as delicate flecks, create a veil that both obscures and unifies the scene, while the composition’s asymmetry and thoughtful cropping evoke the feeling of a glance, caught mid-step, before it drifts away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color and design are masterfully restrained: cool greys and soft, misty tones describe the winter air, while the umbrellas radiate warm orange and yellow, a gentle counterpoint that animates the scene. Subtle gradations (bokashi) and layered printing create depth without overt detail, and the rhythmic arcs of the umbrella ribs add a graphic cadence that feels at once traditional and modern. This is a timeless piece for anyone who appreciates serene minimalism, Japanese aesthetics, and the art of texture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful, contemplative gift for Christmas or the winter season, Umbrellas in Snow also suits Mother’s Day, housewarmings, and birthdays. It’s a thoughtful choice for admirers of Japanese printmaking, travelers enchanted by Japan, or anyone seeking a calm, elegant focal point for an entryway, living room, or reading nook.\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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301781803392,"sku":"UM00297622A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301781836160,"sku":"UM00297623A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301781868928,"sku":"UM00297624A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301781901696,"sku":"UM00297625A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301781934464,"sku":"UM00297626A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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