{"product_id":"flying-geese-by-ohara-koson-1926","title":"Flying Geese by Ohara Koson, 1926","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlying Geese (1926) by Ohara Koson is a quietly poetic woodblock print from the shin-hanga revival, where traditional Ukiyo-e craftsmanship met modern sensibility. Koson—celebrated for his exquisite bird-and-flower subjects—captures a small skein of wild geese arcing through open sky, their movement distilled into a serene study of rhythm and restraint. The composition’s calm, lyrical mood and close observation of nature are hallmarks of Koson’s finest work and a defining spirit of early 20th-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing and matting in curated finishes. We also offer personalization options—including custom sizing, border adjustments, and gift messages—to help you create a bespoke piece perfectly tailored to your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson\/Hōson) stands among the foremost artists of the shin-hanga movement. Working with leading carvers and printers, he refined the delicate vocabulary of Ukiyo-e for modern audiences, specializing in kachō-ga—birds and flowers rendered with remarkable sensitivity. His prints, prized for their crisp drawing and subtle tonal gradations, found admirers in Japan and abroad, shaping how 20th-century collectors came to appreciate Japanese woodblock art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlying Geese carries deep cultural resonance. In Japanese poetry and painting, wild geese are a seasonal emblem—an autumn kigo—evoking migration, distance, and the quiet turning of the year. Created in 1926, this print reflects shin-hanga’s blend of time-honored technique with an intimate, almost contemplative approach to the natural world, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness as the birds drift across a luminous sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette leans into soft greens and muted earth tones, with notes of straw-beige and warm yellow that pick out bills, feathers, and the light brushing their wings. Fine linework articulates the plumage, while gently graded color (subtle bokashi) melts the background into atmospheric depth. Negative space and an asymmetrical, diagonal sweep convey motion without noise—an elegant balance of energy and calm. This harmony of color and form makes the print wonderfully versatile, pairing beautifully with minimalist, Japandi, and Scandinavian interiors and adding a serene, nature-forward focal point to any room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, Flying Geese makes a superb gift—ideal for bird lovers, Japanophiles, and design enthusiasts alike. Consider it for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or as a welcome-home present for someone recently returned from Japan or a nature-filled journey.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58301780525440,"sku":"UM00297505A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301780558208,"sku":"UM00297506A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301780590976,"sku":"UM00297507A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301780623744,"sku":"UM00297508A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301780656512,"sku":"UM00297509A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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