{"product_id":"hawk-with-sparrow-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Hawk with Sparrow by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson’s Hawk with Sparrow (1900) captures the poised intensity of a raptor at the very moment of alertness, set against a quiet, atmospheric field. A leading figure of the early 20th‑century shin-hanga movement, Koson (1877–1945) revitalized traditional ukiyo-e subjects—especially birds and flowers—with refined naturalism and elegant design. Here, the hawk’s taut posture, keen eye, and finely rendered plumage create a compelling dialogue with the small sparrow, distilling a scene of nature into a beautifully balanced study of power, grace, and narrative tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Hawk with Sparrow, faithfully reproduced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it arrives ready for easy framing—choose standard dimensions or request custom sizing to fit a specific space. The Unique Maps Co. can add optional borders, personalized captions, or framing and matting recommendations to help you create a display that suits your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson was renowned for kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) prints that combined lyrical observation with superb craftsmanship. Active at a time when Japanese printmakers were renewing classical techniques for modern audiences, he became celebrated for luminous surfaces, crisp silhouettes, and the subtle gradations that define shin-hanga. His works feel both timeless and contemporary—equally at home in traditional interiors and modern, minimalist spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this composition, the hawk embodies strength and vigilance within Japanese visual culture, while the sparrow introduces contrast and story: grandeur and modesty, stillness and sudden flight. The diagonal thrust of the branch and the careful placement of the birds guide the eye in a gentle arc, creating rhythm without clutter. The scene’s quiet drama draws you in, rewarding repeated viewing with new details each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette blends warm yellow-beige and muted gray with soft earth tones, deepening from darker to lighter areas in a refined bokashi gradient. Feathers are articulated with delicate linework that feels almost tactile, while the negative space around the birds lends a floating, contemplative calm typical of ukiyo-e aesthetics. It’s a print that reads beautifully from across the room yet rewards close inspection—an ideal statement piece for serene bedrooms, Japandi-inspired living rooms, or sophisticated studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, Hawk with Sparrow makes a wonderful gift for bird lovers, admirers of Japanese art, and anyone who appreciates graceful design—perfect for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, birthdays, housewarmings, or to celebrate a friend’s return from travels in 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=\"\/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":58301752508800,"sku":"UM00297097A","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301752541568,"sku":"UM00297098A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301752574336,"sku":"UM00297099A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301752607104,"sku":"UM00297100A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301752639872,"sku":"UM00297101A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301752672640,"sku":"UM00297102A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301752705408,"sku":"UM00297103A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301752738176,"sku":"UM00297104A","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301752770944,"sku":"UM00297105A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301752803712,"sku":"UM00297106A","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301752836480,"sku":"UM00297107A","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301752869248,"sku":"UM00297108A","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301752902016,"sku":"UM00297109A","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301752934784,"sku":"UM00297110A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301752967552,"sku":"UM00297111A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301753000320,"sku":"UM00297112A","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301753033088,"sku":"UM00297113A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301753065856,"sku":"UM00297114A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301753098624,"sku":"UM00297115A","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301753131392,"sku":"UM00297116A","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301753164160,"sku":"UM00297117A","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_0291ad1f-2e14-46e5-8133-194015124da6.jpg?v=1781903676","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/products\/hawk-with-sparrow-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}