{"product_id":"boats-and-setting-sun-by-ohara-koson-1900","title":"Boats and Setting Sun by Ohara Koson, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoats and Setting Sun by Ohara Koson (1877–1945) is a serene shin-hanga woodblock print from the early 20th century, a period when Japanese printmakers revitalized ukiyo-e traditions with a new sensitivity to light, atmosphere, and seasonal mood. In this quietly luminous scene, slender boats glide across still water beneath a low, pale sun. Koson’s restrained palette and expansive use of open space create a contemplative hush—a moment at day’s end distilled into tone, silhouette, and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high-quality fine art reproduction of Boats and Setting Sun, available on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes that fit standard frames, or select our custom framing service in elegant hardwood profiles with optional mats. Personalization is available through The Unique Maps Co., including custom sizing, a titled border, or a short dedication for gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Ohara Koson, also known as Shoson or Hoson, earned renown for exquisitely composed kachō-e—images of birds and flowers—while also creating refined landscapes that capture mood through light and weather. Active during the flourishing decades of shin-hanga, he helped carry classical woodblock craft into the modern era, balancing traditional carving and printing techniques with a painterly attention to tonal transitions and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this artwork matters: Boats and Setting Sun exemplifies shin-hanga’s hallmark blend of tradition and innovation. The subject is timeless—human presence at the water’s edge—yet the treatment is distinctly modern, with an emphasis on solitude, distance, and the changing sky. The calm surface and slowly descending sun evoke the rhythms of daily life and the beauty found in quiet intervals, a theme that resonated strongly with collectors in Japan and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign and color: The composition is built from essential forms—the circular sun, elongated hulls, and gently sloping sails—set against a field of soft color. Muted greens, warm beige tones, and cool grays unfold in delicate gradients, while the water’s reflective sheen introduces subtle patterning that amplifies depth and stillness. Negative space, a key element here, invites the eye to rest; the result is a piece that brings a meditative, atmospheric glow to interiors. Its understated palette suits minimal, Scandinavian, and Japandi schemes, and it pairs beautifully with natural wood or matte black frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful present for lovers of Japanese art, design minimalists, and anyone who finds peace by the water, this print makes a refined gift for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, housewarmings, retirements, or to welcome home a traveler newly returned from 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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":58301794582912,"sku":"UM00297934A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301794615680,"sku":"UM00297935A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58301794648448,"sku":"UM00297936A","price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58301794681216,"sku":"UM00297937A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58301794713984,"sku":"UM00297938A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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