{"product_id":"two-geese-i-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Two Geese I by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Geese I by Ohara Koson introduces a quiet encounter in nature, distilled to its most graceful essentials. Created around 1900 by the renowned Japanese printmaker (1877–1945), this kachō-e, or “bird-and-flower,” woodblock print reflects the early shin-hanga revival that refreshed ukiyo-e traditions with atmospheric light and nuanced naturalism. Two geese, poised in easy companionship, are drawn with clean, flowing contours and refined tonal shifts that suggest a winter-tinged calm—an elegant study of posture, movement, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a museum-quality fine art print, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides multiple sizes, from intimate to statement-making, along with custom framing to suit classic or contemporary interiors. Personalization options—such as a discreet dedication line or a curated title treatment—are available to make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson stands among the foremost artists of early 20th-century Japanese printmaking. Often publishing under the names Koson, Shōson, or Hōson, he became celebrated for exquisitely observed wildlife subjects that bridged late ukiyo-e sensibilities and the shin-hanga movement’s fresh attention to light, weather, and mood. His bird prints, much admired in Japan and abroad, are prized for their poised drawing and sensitive color—quiet images that carry a lasting, contemplative resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Geese I exemplifies why Koson’s work remains so compelling. While ukiyo-e had long chronicled the theater, beauties, and bustle of urban life, shin-hanga artists like Koson returned to nature with new atmospheric subtlety. Geese in Japanese art often symbolize fidelity and community, and their pairing here adds a gentle narrative of companionship to the composition’s elegant restraint. The scene feels both immediate and timeless, an intimate moment held perfectly still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is deliberately muted—an interplay of warm yellow and beige tones that read like pale winter light, with soft greys articulating the birds’ plumage. Fine linear detailing in the feathers sits against broad fields of quiet color, and the artist’s mastery of bokashi (tonal gradation) allows edges to dissolve into air and space. Minimal patterning and the generous use of negative space heighten the sense of calm, while the rhythmic curves of necks and wings create a balanced, lyrical design. It’s a superb choice for collectors who appreciate Japanese aesthetics, nature studies, and interiors that favor elegance over excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for bird lovers, admirers of Japanese art, and anyone drawn to serene, nature-infused spaces—perfect for birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, a housewarming, Christmas, or as a memento for someone recently returned from Japan or inspired by its art and culture.\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":58301724295552,"sku":"UM00296698A","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724328320,"sku":"UM00296699A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724361088,"sku":"UM00296700A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724393856,"sku":"UM00296701A","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724426624,"sku":"UM00296702A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724459392,"sku":"UM00296703A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724492160,"sku":"UM00296704A","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724524928,"sku":"UM00296705A","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724557696,"sku":"UM00296706A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724590464,"sku":"UM00296707A","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724623232,"sku":"UM00296708A","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724656000,"sku":"UM00296709A","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724688768,"sku":"UM00296710A","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724721536,"sku":"UM00296711A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724754304,"sku":"UM00296712A","price":875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724787072,"sku":"UM00296713A","price":280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724819840,"sku":"UM00296714A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724852608,"sku":"UM00296715A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301724885376,"sku":"UM00296716A","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301724918144,"sku":"UM00296717A","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301724950912,"sku":"UM00296718A","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_4cfd8a80-d74c-4006-80d1-4f6a47a397c0.jpg?v=1781902793","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/products\/two-geese-i-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}