{"product_id":"three-gulls-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Three Gulls by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree Gulls by Ohara Koson is a luminous Japanese woodblock print first published in 1900 at the dawn of the shin-hanga revival. Koson—renowned for his lyrical bird-and-flower subjects—places three gulls in effortless flight over stylized swells, evoking the quiet drama of wind and water. Rooted in the ukiyo-e tradition yet sensitively updated for modern tastes, the composition privileges atmosphere over narrative, inviting the viewer into a moment of transience and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Three Gulls, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes, with optional framing and mounts, each piece is color-calibrated for faithful tonality and finished to order. Personalization and customization are welcome—from tailored dimensions to captioning and borders—so you can create the perfect statement for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shoson) was a leading figure of the early 20th-century shin-hanga movement, which reinvigorated traditional Japanese printmaking for a global audience. Best known for his refined kachō-ga (birds-and-flowers), Koson combined classical drawing with a modern, naturalistic sensitivity that captivated both Japanese and Western collectors. His prints balance precision with poetry, rendering wildlife with a serenity that feels timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Gulls embodies the ukiyo-e spirit of fleeting beauty while reflecting shin-hanga’s subtle realism. The trio’s placement suggests a gust of maritime air and an expansive horizon, transforming a simple coastal sighting into a meditation on freedom and impermanence. The waves are elegantly abstracted, lending the scene a graphic clarity that heightens its contemplative mood, while the birds’ poised wings introduce rhythm and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to the print’s allure. A hushed palette of soft blues, grayed tones, and warm beige sets a tranquil stage for the crisp white of the gulls. Delicate linework and nuanced bokashi (gradual ink shading) carry the eye from the darker energy of the foreground waves to the light-filled upper sky, creating depth without clutter. The restrained geometry and expansive negative space make this an exceptionally versatile piece—perfect for coastal, minimalist, or Japandi-inspired interiors seeking calm, air, and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift with broad appeal, Three Gulls is ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, weddings, or a housewarming—especially for beach lovers, sailors, and anyone recently returned from a seaside journey or a trip to 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=\"\/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":58307538354560,"sku":"UM00299668A","price":357.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538387328,"sku":"UM00299669A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538420096,"sku":"UM00299670A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538452864,"sku":"UM00299671A","price":576.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538485632,"sku":"UM00299672A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538518400,"sku":"UM00299673A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538551168,"sku":"UM00299674A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538583936,"sku":"UM00299675A","price":2102.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538616704,"sku":"UM00299676A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538649472,"sku":"UM00299677A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538682240,"sku":"UM00299678A","price":2787.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538715008,"sku":"UM00299679A","price":2787.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538747776,"sku":"UM00299680A","price":1691.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538780544,"sku":"UM00299681A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538813312,"sku":"UM00299682A","price":6899.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538846080,"sku":"UM00299683A","price":2330.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538878848,"sku":"UM00299684A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307538911616,"sku":"UM00299685A","price":11879.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307538944384,"sku":"UM00299686A","price":3792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307538977152,"sku":"UM00299687A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307539009920,"sku":"UM00299688A","price":15990.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_95b3ae4d-fe11-49f0-b2b5-751042095fbf.jpg?v=1781988443","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/it\/products\/three-gulls-by-ohara-koson-1900","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}