{"product_id":"japanese-waxwing-on-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Japanese Waxwing on Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese waxwing on branch by Ohara Koson introduces a moment of poised stillness from the turn of the twentieth century. Created in 1900 by one of the leading lights of Japan’s shin-hanga revival, the woodblock print captures a single waxwing settled on a slender bough, its elegant silhouette emerging from a tranquil, misted ground. Rooted in the ukiyo-e tradition yet refreshed for modern eyes, Koson’s composition balances careful observation with lyrical design, distilling nature’s fleeting beauty into a serene, contemplative scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is meticulously produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available to suit intimate nooks or statement walls, with optional framing and matting to complement both minimal and traditional interiors. Personalization is welcome—add a title plate, date, or short inscription to make your piece uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) is celebrated for his kachō-e—prints of birds and flowers—crafted during the shin-hanga movement, which reinvigorated classical subjects with refined color, luminous gradations, and a sensitivity to atmosphere. His works bridged Edo-period elegance and early twentieth-century design, attracting audiences in Japan and abroad for their harmony of realism and decorative rhythm. In this print, Koson’s assured draftsmanship and exacting control of line reveal an artist deeply attuned to the quiet drama of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject, the Japanese waxwing (Bombycilla japonica), is portrayed with attentive naturalism and a gentle sense of character. Perched in a momentary pause, the bird becomes a symbol of transience cherished in Japanese aesthetics: a fleeting visitor, stilled just long enough to be seen and remembered. The composition’s spare branch and open background underscore the poetry of negative space, a hallmark of ukiyo-e and a key to the print’s meditative calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is the soul of this design. A soft gradient background—shifting through gray into warm beige and yellowed light—creates depth without distraction, while the waxwing’s plumage introduces restrained notes of rosy pink and cool, gray-brown feathering. Fine, controlled strokes articulate the delicate crest and wing markings, and subtle bokashi (color gradation) lends a velvety softness to the atmosphere. These choices make the print remarkably versatile: quiet enough for minimalist spaces, yet rich enough to anchor a nature-inspired gallery wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegantly understated and universally appealing, this Koson print makes a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and admirers of Japanese art. It’s an inspired choice for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, or as a meaningful keepsake for someone returning 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58301746315648,"sku":"UM00296929A","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746348416,"sku":"UM00296930A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746381184,"sku":"UM00296931A","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746413952,"sku":"UM00296932A","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746446720,"sku":"UM00296933A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746479488,"sku":"UM00296934A","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746512256,"sku":"UM00296935A","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746545024,"sku":"UM00296936A","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746577792,"sku":"UM00296937A","price":338.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746610560,"sku":"UM00296938A","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746643328,"sku":"UM00296939A","price":446.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746676096,"sku":"UM00296940A","price":513.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746708864,"sku":"UM00296941A","price":284.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746741632,"sku":"UM00296942A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746774400,"sku":"UM00296943A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746807168,"sku":"UM00296944A","price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746839936,"sku":"UM00296945A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746872704,"sku":"UM00296946A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301746905472,"sku":"UM00296947A","price":621.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301746938240,"sku":"UM00296948A","price":2531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301746971008,"sku":"UM00296949A","price":2423.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_ee796a41-6e5a-43f9-bc2f-a4059bc9e89d.jpg?v=1781903675","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/de\/products\/japanese-waxwing-on-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}