{"product_id":"songbird-and-flowering-camellia-by-ohara-koson-1910","title":"Songbird and Flowering Camellia by Ohara Koson, 1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eSongbird and Flowering Camellia by Ohara Koson introduces a tender moment from nature in the refined language of early 20th‑century Japanese printmaking. Created in 1910 at the cusp of the Meiji and Taishō eras, this woodblock print reflects Koson’s mastery of kachō‑e—bird‑and‑flower imagery—where everyday encounters with the natural world are distilled into poetic, atmospheric scenes. Here, a small songbird pauses among camellia blossoms and glossy leaves, the quiet stillness heightened by Koson’s delicate linework and softly modulated color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print of Koson’s composition, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available to suit any wall, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. We also offer thoughtful personalization and bespoke customization—such as inscriptions, sizing to fit existing frames, or curated pairings—so you can tailor the piece perfectly to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson or Hōson) became one of the foremost artists of the shin‑hanga revival, uniting centuries‑old ukiyo‑e techniques with fresh attention to light, texture, and mood. Celebrated for elegant, tightly observed depictions of wildlife, he worked closely with master carvers and printers to achieve nuanced surfaces and subtle tonal gradations. His prints carry forward a tradition of collaboration in Japanese printmaking while feeling unmistakably modern in their refined minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular subject—bird among camellia—embodies the genre’s harmony and seasonality. The intimate scale draws the viewer close, as if pausing in a garden to notice a fleeting visitor. Shin‑hanga’s dialogue with Western aesthetics shows in the gentle, atmospheric shading and suggestion of depth, yet the spirit remains firmly rooted in Japanese taste: a transient, contemplative beauty that rewards quiet looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are the heart of the print. The camellia’s luminous white petals are shaped by whisper‑soft gradations, contrasted with a warm, beige‑to‑orange songbird and deep, inky greens in the leaves that push forward like a sculptural foreground. Flowing branch lines guide the eye, while finely carved feather details balance the airy openness of the blossom. The restrained palette—pastels and earth tones—feels serene and versatile, making this an elegant accent for contemporary, minimalist, or traditional interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful gift for art lovers and gardeners, for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, housewarmings, or for anyone nostalgic for Japan’s gardens and seasonal festivals. Thoughtful, timeless, and quietly lyrical, Songbird and Flowering Camellia brings a moment of calm to any room.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58307487105408,"sku":"UM00298935A","price":348.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487138176,"sku":"UM00298936A","price":960.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487170944,"sku":"UM00298937A","price":1006.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487203712,"sku":"UM00298938A","price":668.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487236480,"sku":"UM00298939A","price":1371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487269248,"sku":"UM00298940A","price":1462.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487302016,"sku":"UM00298941A","price":805.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487334784,"sku":"UM00298942A","price":2193.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487367552,"sku":"UM00298943A","price":2285.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487400320,"sku":"UM00298944A","price":1051.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487433088,"sku":"UM00298945A","price":3016.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487465856,"sku":"UM00298946A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487498624,"sku":"UM00298947A","price":1919.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487531392,"sku":"UM00298948A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487564160,"sku":"UM00298949A","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487596928,"sku":"UM00298950A","price":2559.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487629696,"sku":"UM00298951A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487662464,"sku":"UM00298952A","price":12792.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307487695232,"sku":"UM00298953A","price":4204.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307487728000,"sku":"UM00298954A","price":17132.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307487760768,"sku":"UM00298955A","price":16402.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_bb941ead-c01f-4d16-b0e5-fbf2e32536e8.jpg?v=1781987445","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/products\/songbird-and-flowering-camellia-by-ohara-koson-1910","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}