{"product_id":"deer-under-the-moon-by-ohara-koson-1877","title":"Deer Under the Moon by Ohara Koson, 1877","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeer Under the Moon by Ohara Koson invites the viewer into a quiet nocturne where a solitary deer pauses beneath a luminous moon. Koson (1877–1945) was a leading artist of the shin-hanga movement, celebrated for wildlife and bird-and-flower subjects rendered with extraordinary subtlety. Though this work is a woodblock print, its spare composition, atmospheric gradients, and meditative mood draw on the spirit of ink-wash (sumi-e) aesthetics, transforming a simple moment in nature into a study of season, silence, and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co., this museum-quality fine art print is produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available to suit intimate reading nooks or statement walls, with optional professional framing and matting. Personalization—such as a printed dedication, a title plaque, or a commemorative inscription—can be added on request, and custom sizing is always welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson was among the foremost voices of shin-hanga, the early 20th‑century revival that married the time-honored craft of ukiyo-e woodblock printing with modern color sensibilities. Best known for his exquisitely composed wildlife scenes, Koson mastered fine linework and the softly shaded bokashi technique, giving his prints a velvety atmosphere and a tactile sense of living nature. Collectors prize his ability to capture a creature’s quiet psychology with a few perfectly judged contours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the subject: In East Asian art, the deer often embodies peace, purity, and quiet good fortune, while the full moon evokes autumn, reflection, and the ritual of moon-viewing. Koson distills these themes with poetic economy: a single animal, a single moon, and a breath of night air between them. The generous negative space—the Japanese concept of ma—heightens the hush of the scene and invites the viewer to “hear” the silence. The result is a timeless image that feels both classical and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why you’ll love living with it: A restrained palette of moonlit yellow, warm beige, and layered grays creates a tranquil, almost weightless atmosphere. The rounded silhouette of the deer is set off by the more angular gestures of grass and foliage, a softly orchestrated contrast that guides the eye upward to the bright disc of the moon. Subtle gradations mimic brushwork while remaining unmistakably woodblock in their clarity. This harmony of simplicity and detail makes the print extraordinarily versatile—equally at home in Japandi, wabi-sabi, minimalist, or nature-forward interiors—and an elegant focal point for bedrooms, entryways, and serene workspaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art and wildlife, this print is perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, or a housewarming. It’s also a meaningful present for anyone who has traveled to Japan, appreciates moon-viewing traditions, or simply craves a calming, contemplative piece to anchor their space.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330806944128,"sku":"UM00301247A","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330806976896,"sku":"UM00301248A","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807009664,"sku":"UM00301249A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807042432,"sku":"UM00301250A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807075200,"sku":"UM00301251A","price":202.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807107968,"sku":"UM00301252A","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807140736,"sku":"UM00301253A","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807173504,"sku":"UM00301254A","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807206272,"sku":"UM00301255A","price":337.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807239040,"sku":"UM00301256A","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807271808,"sku":"UM00301257A","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807304576,"sku":"UM00301258A","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807337344,"sku":"UM00301259A","price":263.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807370112,"sku":"UM00301260A","price":1178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807402880,"sku":"UM00301261A","price":1178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807435648,"sku":"UM00301262A","price":357.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807468416,"sku":"UM00301263A","price":1885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807501184,"sku":"UM00301264A","price":1751.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58330807533952,"sku":"UM00301265A","price":559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58330807566720,"sku":"UM00301266A","price":2525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58330807599488,"sku":"UM00301267A","price":2356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_23629626-73f3-4a95-83d4-25da1171fde6.jpg?v=1782401455","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/products\/deer-under-the-moon-by-ohara-koson-1877","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}