{"product_id":"lapwing-on-tree-stump-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Lapwing on Tree Stump by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eLapwing on Tree Stump by Ohara Koson invites a moment of quiet observation: a crested lapwing perches on a weathered stump, its poised profile set against a tranquil, gently graded sky. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this woodblock print distills the essence of Ukiyo-e nature imagery—known as kachō-e—into a scene of calm, attentive stillness. Koson, celebrated for his bird-and-flower subjects, balances the rounded form of the bird with the angular textures of the stump, using a restrained palette of warm beige, soft yellow, and earthy brown, with whispers of cool grey-blue in the background to heighten the sense of space and air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition is offered by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print, produced with archival inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight art paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed to suit your décor. Personalization options—such as custom captions, borders, or subtle background tone adjustments—are available on request, ensuring a piece tailored to your space and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (1877–1945) stands among the foremost masters of kachō-e, bridging late Ukiyo-e tradition and the modern refinements of the shin-hanga movement. Renowned for his meticulous attention to avian posture and plumage, he collaborated with skilled carvers and printers to achieve softly layered colors and delicate linework. His prints, admired both in Japan and abroad, exemplify a serene naturalism that rewards close, unhurried looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: At the turn of the 20th century, wildlife compositions like this one were less common than portraits of actors or beauties in woodblock art, making Koson’s bird studies a distinctive contribution. The lapwing’s unruffled stance conveys an almost meditative pause—a moment caught between flight and stillness—that resonates with themes of transience long central to Japanese aesthetics. The work also reflects a cultural reverence for the natural world, echoing a deeper sense of harmony between creatures and their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle and design: Koson’s print demonstrates masterful control of color layering and gradation, with feather details rendered in confident, fluid strokes. The warm beige field lets the soft yellow accents in the bird’s plumage glow subtly, while the stump’s tea-brown textures are carved with crisp, tactile precision. The composition’s elegant simplicity—rounded bird against a rugged perch, ample negative space, and a gentle atmospheric wash—makes it feel both contemporary and timeless, an ideal choice for interiors seeking calm, organic warmth and quiet sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, nature-focused artwork with universal appeal, Lapwing on Tree Stump makes a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, Japanophiles, printmaking enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates serene design. It’s a beautiful choice for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a housewarming, or to celebrate a friend’s return from travels in Japan.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58301744939392,"sku":"UM00296824A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301744972160,"sku":"UM00296825A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745004928,"sku":"UM00296826A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745037696,"sku":"UM00296827A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745070464,"sku":"UM00296828A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745103232,"sku":"UM00296829A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745136000,"sku":"UM00296830A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745168768,"sku":"UM00296831A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745201536,"sku":"UM00296832A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745234304,"sku":"UM00296833A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745267072,"sku":"UM00296834A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745299840,"sku":"UM00296835A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745332608,"sku":"UM00296836A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745365376,"sku":"UM00296837A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745398144,"sku":"UM00296838A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745430912,"sku":"UM00296839A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745463680,"sku":"UM00296840A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745496448,"sku":"UM00296841A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301745529216,"sku":"UM00296842A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301745561984,"sku":"UM00296843A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301745594752,"sku":"UM00296844A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_cd465d50-8a45-40ac-947e-5c4466b22ea5.jpg?v=1781903303","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/fr\/products\/lapwing-on-tree-stump-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}