{"product_id":"heron-and-moon-by-ohara-koson-1910","title":"Heron and Moon by Ohara Koson, 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeron and Moon (1910) by Ohara Koson is a serene masterwork from Japan’s early 20th‑century shin-hanga revival, where traditional woodblock printing met a modern sensitivity to light, mood, and nature. In this quietly luminous scene, a solitary heron stands poised beneath a pale, glowing moon, its elegant silhouette balanced by a spacious, atmospheric sky. Koson—active from the late Meiji through the early Shōwa era—was celebrated for transforming simple natural subjects into lyrical meditations on time and transience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Koson’s woodblock design, produced with exceptional fidelity to the original. Choose archival, acid-free art paper for a crisp, velvety finish, or artist’s cotton canvas for a subtle, gallery-textured look. A wide range of sizes is available to suit intimate corners or statement walls. The Unique Maps Co. can also assist with framing, margins, and personalized touches—from dedication lines to custom sizing—so your print arrives ready to display or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson (who also worked under the names Shoson and Hoson) became one of the defining bird-and-flower (kachō-e) artists of the shin-hanga movement. His prints are treasured for their exquisite drawing, nuanced color, and the way they suggest stillness as vividly as they depict form. Koson’s craft bridges meticulous observation with poetic restraint, yielding images that feel both timeless and immediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artwork: Heron and Moon distills the essence of nature into a moment of poised calm. The heron—an emblem of grace, patience, and quiet strength—holds its stance in a moonlit hush. The composition leans into negative space, a hallmark of Japanese design, using the open sky to heighten the bird’s presence and to invite the viewer’s own contemplative pause. Created in 1910, it embodies the shin-hanga ideal: a dialogue between traditional techniques and modern atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: A restrained palette of moonlit yellow, warm beige, and soft gray creates an understated glow across the sky, while gentle gradients offer a sense of mist and depth. Fine, precise feather work contrasts with the broad, tranquil washes behind it, and the curved organic forms—branches, reeds, and the arc of the moon—guide the eye with subtle rhythm. This print’s quiet elegance makes it a versatile piece for Japandi, minimalist, and wabi-sabi interiors, and a calming focal point for bedrooms, reading nooks, or entryways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and evocative, this fine art print makes a beautiful gift for Christmas, housewarmings, weddings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or for anyone who loves Japanese art, birdlife, or peaceful, nature-inspired design. It’s equally meaningful for a friend returning from Japan or anyone seeking a moment of serenity on their wall.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58314742497664,"sku":"UM00301028A","price":367.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314742530432,"sku":"UM00301029A","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314742563200,"sku":"UM00301030A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314742595968,"sku":"UM00301031A","price":687.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314742628736,"sku":"UM00301032A","price":1556.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314742661504,"sku":"UM00301033A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314742694272,"sku":"UM00301034A","price":806.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314742727040,"sku":"UM00301035A","price":2288.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314742759808,"sku":"UM00301036A","price":2380.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314742792576,"sku":"UM00301037A","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314742825344,"sku":"UM00301038A","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314742858112,"sku":"UM00301039A","price":3890.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314742890880,"sku":"UM00301040A","price":2014.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314742923648,"sku":"UM00301041A","price":7276.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314742956416,"sku":"UM00301042A","price":7276.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314742989184,"sku":"UM00301043A","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314743021952,"sku":"UM00301044A","price":12584.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314743054720,"sku":"UM00301045A","price":11669.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58314743087488,"sku":"UM00301046A","price":3844.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58314743120256,"sku":"UM00301047A","price":17160.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58314743153024,"sku":"UM00301048A","price":16016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_c262da73-d81d-4062-ab20-e4046d2f52bf.jpg?v=1782125114","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/it\/products\/heron-and-moon-by-ohara-koson-1910","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}