{"product_id":"tits-on-cherry-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Tits on Cherry Branch by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eTits on Cherry Branch by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a serene meditation on nature from the turn of the 20th century. In this refined kachō-e (bird-and-flower) composition, small songbirds perch among tender cherry twigs and blossoms, their poised silhouettes arranged with exquisite balance. Koson’s sensitivity to line, color, and atmosphere distills a fleeting seasonal moment—sakura at bloom—into something timeless, echoing the grace of the Ukiyo-e tradition as it moved into the modern shin-hanga era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a meticulous fine art reproduction by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s 100% cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes and curated frame options to suit your space. We can add a printed caption, adjust margins, or tailor dimensions on request, ensuring a bespoke fit for your interior. Museum-grade inks and careful color management honor the warm yellow ground, soft beige blossoms, and subtle apricot-orange accents that define the mood of the original woodblock print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson is celebrated as one of the foremost early 20th-century masters of bird-and-flower subjects. Working at the crossroads of late Ukiyo-e and the emerging shin-hanga movement, he helped reintroduce traditional woodblock sensibilities to a worldwide audience. His prints are prized for their quiet poise, naturalistic observation, and the harmony he strikes between realism and elegant stylization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition captures a quintessential Japanese theme: birds set among cherry blossoms, a symbol of beauty’s brevity and the passing seasons. The gentle interaction of the birds, along with the spare branchwork and open background, creates a contemplative stillness. It’s a scene that speaks to companionship and transience, qualities that made works like this resonate both in Japan and with Western viewers during the wave of Japonisme and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoson’s technical finesse shows in the crisp feather details, the calligraphic sweep of the twigs, and the refined use of bokashi (color gradation) that breathes life into the birds and blossoms. Against a luminous yellow-beige field, the birds’ darker caps and wings anchor the composition, while soft orange tinges in buds and bark provide gentle contrast. The restrained palette and balanced negative space make this a versatile piece—equally compelling in a calm reading nook, a minimalist living room, or a nature-inspired bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful, timeless gift for lovers of Japanese art, birdwatchers, and design-forward homeowners alike—ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or anyone returning from a springtime visit to Japan’s cherry blossom season.\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":58307496051072,"sku":"UM00299229A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496083840,"sku":"UM00299230A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496116608,"sku":"UM00299231A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496149376,"sku":"UM00299232A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496182144,"sku":"UM00299233A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496214912,"sku":"UM00299234A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496247680,"sku":"UM00299235A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496280448,"sku":"UM00299236A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496313216,"sku":"UM00299237A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496345984,"sku":"UM00299238A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496378752,"sku":"UM00299239A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496411520,"sku":"UM00299240A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496444288,"sku":"UM00299241A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496477056,"sku":"UM00299242A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496509824,"sku":"UM00299243A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496542592,"sku":"UM00299244A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496575360,"sku":"UM00299245A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496608128,"sku":"UM00299246A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307496640896,"sku":"UM00299247A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307496673664,"sku":"UM00299248A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307496706432,"sku":"UM00299249A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_3bb814d0-65c7-487f-8995-8f2d22eefc64.jpg?v=1781987086","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/de\/products\/tits-on-cherry-branch-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}