{"product_id":"crow-on-snowy-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Crow on Snowy Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrow on Snowy Branch by Ohara Koson invites the viewer into a moment of hushed winter stillness: a solitary crow perched on a bare limb, the world around it softened by falling snow. Created circa 1900 by Koson—one of Japan’s most accomplished designers of kachō-e (birds-and-flowers)—this woodblock print bridges late Ukiyo-e traditions with the refined sensibility of the early 20th century. With a keen eye for nature’s quiet drama, Koson distills the scene to essentials, allowing the crow’s poised silhouette to embody both resilience and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high-quality fine art print of Koson’s Crow on Snowy Branch, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for superb color fidelity and longevity. The Unique Maps Co. provides a range of sizes—from intimate studies to statement pieces—along with optional framing and matting. Personalization is available on request, including custom sizing, border inscriptions, and other tasteful finishing details to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) earned renown for his masterful kachō-e, elevating birds and flowers into poetic subjects through meticulous carving, precise registration, and nuanced color. His prints helped sustain and transform Japanese woodblock printing at a time when artists were adapting time-honored techniques for a modern audience. Collectors prize Koson’s work for its balance of natural observation and decorative elegance, as well as its enduring serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Crow on Snowy Branch, the subject is quintessential Koson: a single bird set against winter’s quiet, emblematic of transformation and introspection. The asymmetrical composition—a hallmark of Ukiyo-e—leads the eye along the curving branch to the bird’s attentive posture, while the negative space suggests the muffled hush of snowfall. The print captures an everyday moment, yet elevates it into a study of stillness, making it as compelling in a contemporary interior as it was at the turn of the last century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is exquisitely restrained. A warm beige ground, gently washed with peach-orange undertones, sets off the crow’s ink-black form and the crisp whites of snow clinging to the branch. Delicate bokashi (gradient shading) in the background and subtle, even ink layers yield a velvety depth without fuss or excess. The contrast between the bird’s bold silhouette and the soft, powdery snow gives the piece its striking presence—equally at home in minimalist, Japandi, or nature-inspired décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and serene, this print makes a beautiful gift for lovers of Japanese art, bird and nature enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to peaceful winter imagery. Perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or to welcome home a friend recently returned from Japan, Crow on Snowy Branch brings a quiet, contemplative grace to any room.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58301749068160,"sku":"UM00296971A","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749100928,"sku":"UM00296972A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749133696,"sku":"UM00296973A","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749166464,"sku":"UM00296974A","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749199232,"sku":"UM00296975A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749232000,"sku":"UM00296976A","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749264768,"sku":"UM00296977A","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749297536,"sku":"UM00296978A","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749330304,"sku":"UM00296979A","price":338.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749363072,"sku":"UM00296980A","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749395840,"sku":"UM00296981A","price":446.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749428608,"sku":"UM00296982A","price":513.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749461376,"sku":"UM00296983A","price":284.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749494144,"sku":"UM00296984A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749526912,"sku":"UM00296985A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749559680,"sku":"UM00296986A","price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749592448,"sku":"UM00296987A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749625216,"sku":"UM00296988A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301749657984,"sku":"UM00296989A","price":621.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301749690752,"sku":"UM00296990A","price":2531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301749723520,"sku":"UM00296991A","price":2423.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_6496e3f7-5567-40ba-be4d-85ad7207eaa6.jpg?v=1781903811","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/es\/products\/crow-on-snowy-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}