{"product_id":"herons-in-shallow-water-by-ohara-koson-1934","title":"Herons in Shallow Water by Ohara Koson, 1934","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerons in Shallow Water (1934) by Ohara Koson invites you into a world of stillness and light. A master of the shin-hanga revival, Koson returned to traditional woodblock techniques with a fresh sensitivity to nature’s quiet moods. Here, a pair of white herons stand poised in a shallow, reed-lined pool, their elegant forms emerging from a soft field of greens and blue-greys. Created in 1934, the print captures that signature Koson moment when time seems to slow and the eye lingers on the subtleties of feather, water, and mist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or an artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. We also offer tasteful personalization and customization—such as borders, captions, and sizing adjustments—so your piece harmonizes perfectly with your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson\/Hōson) was one of the foremost bird-and-flower artists of early 20th-century Japan. Associated with the shin-hanga movement, he worked within the collaborative woodblock tradition—designer, carver, and printer—while embracing a nuanced naturalism that appealed to both Japanese and international collectors. His bird studies are prized for their lyrical restraint and the way they translate fleeting encounters in nature into enduring, contemplative images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Herons in Shallow Water, Koson focuses on two birds as they pause among rippling reflections and slender reeds. The scene balances classical elegance with a modern sensibility characteristic of the 1930s, when shin-hanga artists refined color printing and atmospheric effects. The subject—herons, admired in Japanese art for grace, patience, and quiet strength—adds a symbolic undercurrent that deepens the print’s meditative pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is a study in harmony: soft greens and blue tones grade seamlessly across the background, while whites and greys softly articulate the birds’ plumage. Fine, calligraphic lines pick out beaks and feather edges, and the gentle bokashi gradation—achieved through multiple woodblocks and meticulous inking—suggests mist, shallow water, and evening light. Negative space and asymmetry guide the eye, while the vertical format and the birds’ elongated silhouettes bring poise and elegance to any room. With its restrained color and serene composition, this work complements interiors from Japandi calm to modern minimalism, coastal neutrals, and nature-led palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for bird lovers, Japan enthusiasts, and design-minded friends, this print makes a refined present for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, anniversaries, or a housewarming. It’s especially meaningful for anyone who has traveled to Japan or appreciates the quiet poetry of the natural world.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307945005440,"sku":"UM00300008A","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307945038208,"sku":"UM00300009A","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307945070976,"sku":"UM00300010A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307945103744,"sku":"UM00300011A","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307945136512,"sku":"UM00300012A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed 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