{"product_id":"geese-in-flight-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Geese in Flight by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeese in Flight (1900) by Ohara Koson is a serene meditation on movement and moonlight from one of the shin-hanga era’s most beloved masters. Koson—celebrated for his refined bird-and-flower compositions—distills the quiet drama of wild geese crossing a night sky, their silhouettes gliding past a luminous full moon. With a muted, atmospheric palette, this woodblock print captures the poetry of nature and the passing seasons, echoing the contemplative spirit of ukiyo-e while embracing the subtle modernity that defined early 20th-century Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print, produced with precise color fidelity and crisp detail. Choose from acid-free archival paper for a classic print feel or artist’s cotton canvas for a ready-to-hang artwork with rich texture. The Unique Maps Co. provides a range of sizes, optional frames, and expert matting to complement your space; personalization options—such as custom captions, dedication notes, or date stamps—are also available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known by the art names Shoson and Hoson) stood at the forefront of shin-hanga, a movement that revitalized traditional ukiyo-e subjects for modern audiences. Active in the late Meiji and Taishō periods, Koson combined delicate drawing with sophisticated color handling and exquisite printing standards. His work was widely collected for its harmony, restraint, and lyrical observation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeese, long associated in Japanese art with autumn, migration, and the passage of time, give this image a quiet narrative depth. Their measured arc beneath the moon evokes themes of seasonal change and distant journeys. At the same time, the composition reflects advances in early 20th-century printmaking—fine key lines, nuanced inks, and faultless registration—bridging time-honored technique with contemporary sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette here is especially elegant: soft beige and gray tones dissolve into a gentle yellow aura around the moon, achieved through bokashi (subtle gradation) that suggests mist and distance. Negative space heightens the impression of open air, while the fluid contour of each bird conveys effortless motion. The result is a composition that feels both minimal and richly atmospheric—ideal for interiors that favor calm, Japandi-influenced design, or for anyone drawn to the timeless beauty of nature observed with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for bird lovers, Japanophiles, and admirers of classic printmaking, this piece is perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, or to welcome home someone recently returned from travels in Japan. Its quiet glow and graceful rhythm make it a subtle centerpiece in 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58301729112448,"sku":"UM00296467A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729145216,"sku":"UM00296468A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729177984,"sku":"UM00296469A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729210752,"sku":"UM00296470A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729243520,"sku":"UM00296471A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729276288,"sku":"UM00296472A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729309056,"sku":"UM00296473A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729341824,"sku":"UM00296474A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729374592,"sku":"UM00296475A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729407360,"sku":"UM00296476A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729440128,"sku":"UM00296477A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729472896,"sku":"UM00296478A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729505664,"sku":"UM00296479A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729538432,"sku":"UM00296480A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729571200,"sku":"UM00296481A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729603968,"sku":"UM00296482A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729636736,"sku":"UM00296483A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729669504,"sku":"UM00296484A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301729702272,"sku":"UM00296485A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301729735040,"sku":"UM00296486A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301729767808,"sku":"UM00296487A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_3c2ff1d0-962e-4ec1-890b-2e4e1693717f.jpg?v=1781903688","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/de\/products\/geese-in-flight-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}