{"product_id":"little-egret-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Little Egret by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson’s Little Egret (1900) is a serene jewel of early 20th-century Japanese woodblock printing, capturing a poised shorebird at the water’s edge with remarkable restraint and grace. A leading figure in the shin-hanga revival, Koson distilled centuries of ukiyo-e tradition into scenes of nature that feel both timeless and modern. Here, the bird’s slim silhouette, long legs, and feathery white plumage are set against softly toned reeds and murmuring water, embodying the quiet beauty and contemplative spirit that made his kachō-e (bird-and-flower) prints so beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Little Egret, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, it can arrive unframed for your preferred display or expertly framed and ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. also offers thoughtful personalization—add a discreet caption, date, or dedication—and can tailor borders, matting, and framing finishes to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945) is celebrated for elevating the natural world through impeccable design and craftsmanship. Working at the heart of the shin-hanga movement, he blended ukiyo-e’s elegant line and composition with a renewed sensitivity to light and atmosphere. His focus on birds and seasonal motifs made him one of the most collected and influential printmakers of his era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the little egret (Egretta garzetta)—is depicted with attentive realism and symbolic resonance. In Japanese visual culture, the egret often signifies purity and tranquility, and Koson enhances that association by placing the bird in a hushed, nearly dreamlike setting. Created at a moment when Japanese printmakers were engaging modern tastes at home and abroad, Little Egret exemplifies how traditional techniques could be reinterpreted for a new century without losing their poetic heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palette of beige and pale yellow atmospherics, tempered by the bird’s luminous white and the soft greys of water and reed, gives the print its contemplative tone. Subtle gradations and feather-fine detailing in the plumage and ripples show the woodblock medium at its most refined, while the elongated S-curve of the egret’s body and the vertical reeds create a calm, balanced rhythm. The result is an artwork that invites slow looking—ideal for bedrooms, studies, or any place where a quiet, natural elegance is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and beautifully crafted, this fine art print makes a distinctive gift for bird lovers, Japanophiles, and admirers of minimalist design. It’s a refined choice for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, or to welcome home a traveler returned from Japan or coastal wetlands.\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":58307941269888,"sku":"UM00299810A","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307941302656,"sku":"UM00299811A","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307941335424,"sku":"UM00299812A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307941368192,"sku":"UM00299813A","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307941400960,"sku":"UM00299814A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed 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