{"product_id":"two-fighting-birds-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Two Fighting Birds by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Fighting Birds by Ohara Koson is an elegant Japanese woodblock print from around 1900, composed with the poised restraint that defines the shin-hanga revival of ukiyo-e. Koson (1877–1945) was celebrated for his intimate studies of birds and flowers, and here he catches a charged instant: two birds suspended in tension and motion, wings swept into expressive arcs. The scene’s quiet backdrop and refined linework keep the focus on plumage, posture, and the space between the birds—turning a fleeting natural encounter into a timeless meditation on form and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Two Fighting Birds, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or richly textured artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional frames in classic black, white, or natural wood, plus matting and border choices to suit your space. We can add a discreet caption or personalized dedication upon request, and custom sizing is available so the artwork arrives ready to hang and perfectly scaled to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson stands among the foremost artists of the shin-hanga movement, renowned for bringing new sensitivity to the traditional kachō-ga (bird-and-flower) genre. Working at the turn of the 20th century, he helped bridge Japan’s enduring printmaking heritage with modern tastes, creating nature studies that were eagerly collected in Japan and abroad. His work is prized for its purity of line, lyrical movement, and the poetry of stillness he finds in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis composition is a hallmark of Koson’s approach: rather than elaborate scenery, he sets two avian figures against an understated ground, spotlighting behavior and gesture. The poised confrontation reads as both narrative and design—an interplay of alert heads, splayed feathers, and balanced diagonals that pull the eye across the sheet. It speaks to enduring themes in Japanese art—seasonality, ephemerality, harmony—and the way a single instant can embody grace and drama at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is serene and sophisticated: soft whites and warm beige tones anchor the birds, while pale yellows and muted blues add quiet luminosity. Subtle gradations and delicate feather detailing testify to masterful printing; you can feel the gentle transitions of color, the crisp edges of flight feathers, and the calm, open space that lets the forms breathe. The result is a versatile statement piece—equally at home in a minimalist interior, a Japandi-inspired room, or a refined gallery wall—offering texture, movement, and tranquility in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Fighting Birds makes a thoughtful gift for art lovers and bird enthusiasts alike. It’s ideal for Christmas, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, a housewarming, a wedding, or for someone who has recently traveled to Japan and wants to bring a serene, beautifully balanced piece of its artistic tradition into their home.\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":58307487793536,"sku":"UM00298977A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487826304,"sku":"UM00298978A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487859072,"sku":"UM00298979A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487891840,"sku":"UM00298980A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487924608,"sku":"UM00298981A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487957376,"sku":"UM00298982A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487990144,"sku":"UM00298983A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307488022912,"sku":"UM00298984A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307488055680,"sku":"UM00298985A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307488088448,"sku":"UM00298986A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307488121216,"sku":"UM00298987A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307488153984,"sku":"UM00298988A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307488186752,"sku":"UM00298989A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307488219520,"sku":"UM00298990A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307488252288,"sku":"UM00298991A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307488285056,"sku":"UM00298992A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307488317824,"sku":"UM00298993A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307488350592,"sku":"UM00298994A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307488383360,"sku":"UM00298995A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307488416128,"sku":"UM00298996A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307488448896,"sku":"UM00298997A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_e9888f61-b0d5-402a-9ecc-f6673fb701ab.jpg?v=1781987090","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/de\/products\/two-fighting-birds-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}