{"product_id":"irises-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Irises by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eIrises (1900–1936) by Ohara Koson is a serene celebration of nature from one of Japan’s great masters of kachō-e (bird-and-flower prints). Working at the turn of the twentieth century, Koson refined the Ukiyo-e tradition just as Japan moved from the Meiji into the Taishō era, blending inherited woodblock techniques with a fresh, naturalistic eye. In this composition, tall blades of green frame elegant iris blooms in soft blues and luminous whites, their silhouettes quietly set against a simplified ground. The close cropping, delicate linework, and faint atmospheric gradations invite you to linger on the rhythm of leaf and petal, capturing the hush of a garden at peak bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., your piece is produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional custom framing to match contemporary or traditional interiors. Personalization is available—add a commemorative inscription, date, or message—and our studio can accommodate bespoke requests for margins, color matching, and layout to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877–1945), also known by the art names Shōson and Hōson, is celebrated for elegant woodblock designs that balance decorative clarity with studied observation. Associated with the early twentieth-century revival of printmaking, his work appealed to Japanese and international audiences alike, thanks to a refined palette and a sensitivity to seasonal subjects. His signature and red seal, often seen in the corner of his prints, serve as both personal mark and cultural emblem of the Ukiyo-e lineage he helped carry forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrises were a favored motif in Japanese art, signifying the arrival of early summer and the fleeting beauty of bloom. Here, Koson pairs botanical precision with poetic restraint: the forms are crisply delineated, yet the background is intentionally subdued, creating a contemplative pause around the flowers. A small bee hovers at the margin of the scene—an understated touch that brings a spark of life and underscores the print’s theme of transience and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is key to the print’s quiet impact. Greens range from fresh sap tones to deeper jade, setting off petals rendered in misty blues and bright whites. Subtle bokashi (tonal gradation) gives the leaves and blossoms volume without heavy contour, while the pared-back field enhances the composition’s graphic strength. These choices make Irises a versatile statement piece—equally at home in minimalist interiors, bright garden rooms, and serene bedrooms—offering a window onto nature that never overwhelms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for gardeners, botanical art lovers, and admirers of Japanese design. It’s ideal for birthdays, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or as a keepsake for someone returning from Japan in spring or early summer. For holidays like Christmas or Father’s Day, it brings year-round calm and a note of refined craftsmanship to any 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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301742875008,"sku":"UM00297139A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301742907776,"sku":"UM00297140A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301742940544,"sku":"UM00297141A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301742973312,"sku":"UM00297142A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743006080,"sku":"UM00297143A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743038848,"sku":"UM00297144A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301743071616,"sku":"UM00297145A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743104384,"sku":"UM00297146A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743137152,"sku":"UM00297147A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301743169920,"sku":"UM00297148A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743202688,"sku":"UM00297149A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743235456,"sku":"UM00297150A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301743268224,"sku":"UM00297151A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743300992,"sku":"UM00297152A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743333760,"sku":"UM00297153A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301743366528,"sku":"UM00297154A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743399296,"sku":"UM00297155A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743432064,"sku":"UM00297156A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301743464832,"sku":"UM00297157A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301743497600,"sku":"UM00297158A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301743530368,"sku":"UM00297159A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_25af6fcc-649e-48ec-8e37-89a1da8e341d.jpg?v=1781903696","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/it\/products\/irises-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}