{"product_id":"bird-at-flowering-bean-plant-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Bird at Flowering Bean Plant by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird at flowering bean plant by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a lyrical woodblock print from 1900 that distills the quiet poetry of nature into a single, meditative scene. A small bird poises near a climbing bean vine, its tender blossoms and looping tendrils arranged with the stagecraft and restraint that made Koson a master of kachō-e (bird-and-flower) imagery. Part of the early shin-hanga revival, this work bridges refined Edo-period print traditions with a modern sensibility, celebrating harmony, texture, and the fleeting beauty of a moment in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced with archival pigment inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight art paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. can tailor the piece to your space with a full range of sizes, custom borders, and framing options—from sleek black or warm oak frames to gallery-wrapped canvas. Personalization is available too: add a discreet caption, dedication, or date to create a one-of-a-kind gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson stands among the foremost printmakers of Japan’s shin-hanga movement, renowned for his serenely observed birds and botanicals. Working at the turn of the twentieth century, he revitalized the classical bird-and-flower genre with nuanced color, fine gradations, and a sensitivity to season and atmosphere. His prints, often issued under names including Koson and Shōson, became beloved for their balance of exacting detail and poetic simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject resonates: In Japanese aesthetics, the bird and flowering vine evoke themes of freedom, renewal, and the transience of living things. Koson’s composition invites a contemplative pause—the gentle arc of the bean stalk, the poised stillness of the bird, and the suggestion of a soft breeze moving through the leaves. It embodies the shin-hanga ideal: a modern eye trained on nature’s particulars, yet faithful to the classical pursuit of mono no aware, the tender awareness of impermanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design notes: A warm yellow ground bathes the scene in a calm, golden light, while fresh greens and understated beige tones describe leaves, stems, and plumage with elegant restraint. Koson’s delicate cutting and printing achieve feather-fine detail and subtle bokashi (shading) that lend the bird a lifelike presence without sacrificing the print’s decorative clarity. The curved lines of the vine and the generous use of negative space create a graceful rhythm—equally at home in Japandi, minimalist, and botanical interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn it because it brings quiet to a room. The print’s tranquil palette and refined linework make it ideal for bedrooms, reading nooks, and serene living spaces, where its soft glow and natural elegance can be appreciated up close. It pairs beautifully with neutral linens, pale woods, and greenery, and layers effortlessly with other Japanese prints or contemporary nature studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, Bird at flowering bean plant makes a beautiful gift for gardeners, bird lovers, and admirers of Japanese design. It’s perfect for birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, housewarmings, or as a keepsake for someone who has traveled to—or dreams of visiting—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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58301713973632,"sku":"UM00296047A","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714006400,"sku":"UM00296048A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714039168,"sku":"UM00296049A","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714071936,"sku":"UM00296050A","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714104704,"sku":"UM00296051A","price":203.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714137472,"sku":"UM00296052A","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714170240,"sku":"UM00296053A","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714203008,"sku":"UM00296054A","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714235776,"sku":"UM00296055A","price":338.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714268544,"sku":"UM00296056A","price":156.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714301312,"sku":"UM00296057A","price":446.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714334080,"sku":"UM00296058A","price":513.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714366848,"sku":"UM00296059A","price":284.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714399616,"sku":"UM00296060A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714432384,"sku":"UM00296061A","price":1182.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714465152,"sku":"UM00296062A","price":378.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714497920,"sku":"UM00296063A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714530688,"sku":"UM00296064A","price":1890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301714563456,"sku":"UM00296065A","price":621.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301714596224,"sku":"UM00296066A","price":2531.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301714628992,"sku":"UM00296067A","price":2423.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_19c8e984-c0d0-472c-80ed-69bf8540decd.jpg?v=1781903817","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/fr\/products\/bird-at-flowering-bean-plant-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}