{"product_id":"two-mallards-near-a-snow-covered-lotus-by-ohara-koson-1925","title":"Two Mallards near a Snow-Covered Lotus by Ohara Koson, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo Mallards near a Snow-Covered Lotus by Ohara Koson (1925) is a serene kachō-e woodblock print from Japan’s shin-hanga revival, where traditional ukiyo-e techniques were reimagined for a modern audience. Koson, celebrated for luminous studies of birds and flowers, stages a quiet encounter: two mallards pause beside a lotus plant brushed with fresh snow. The unusual seasonal pairing of lotus and winter frost heightens the stillness, while the spare composition and poised silhouettes allow the eye to rest on delicate linework and hushed tonal shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate corners or statement walls, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization is available—add a message, date, or dedication—and we’re happy to discuss custom sizing or color-matched borders to complement your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (also known as Shōson) was a leading voice in early twentieth-century Japanese printmaking, renowned for bringing exceptional sensitivity and naturalism to birds-and-flowers imagery. Working at the confluence of artisanal carving, expert printing, and contemporary taste, he distilled fleeting moments in nature into lyrical, balanced designs that appealed to collectors in Japan and abroad. His hallmark is a gentle, observant gaze—one that transforms modest scenes into meditations on light, weather, and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular subject resonates on several levels. In Japanese art, paired ducks have long symbolized fidelity and harmony, and here they stand quietly amid winter’s hush, their companionship warming the chill. The snowy lotus adds a poetic twist: a bloom associated with purity and renewal, seen here under frost, suggesting resilience through the seasons. Created in 1925 at the height of the shin-hanga movement, the print reflects the era’s renewed attention to atmosphere, naturalistic detail, and the graceful asymmetry prized in Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the palette leans toward soft beige and warm neutrals, accented by gentle greens and notes of orange-russet in the feathers. Close inspection reveals intricate feather patterns and subtle bokashi gradations that shape the bodies without hard outlines. Fine, swirling lines suggest ripples at the water’s edge, while the pale, snow-dusted leaves anchor the composition with graphic clarity. For admirers of wildlife art, the mallard—Anas platyrhynchos—is rendered with an elegance that balances accuracy and design, making this an ideal piece for interiors that favor calm, refined texture: Japandi, wabi-sabi, modern minimal, or Scandinavian schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and contemplative, Two Mallards near a Snow-Covered Lotus makes a beautiful gift for bird lovers, nature enthusiasts, and devotees of Japanese art. It’s a graceful choice for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a housewarming, or to welcome someone home from travels in Japan—an image that brings quiet winter light and enduring companionship 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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307968074112,"sku":"UM00300323A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307968106880,"sku":"UM00300324A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58307968139648,"sku":"UM00300325A","price":233.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58307968172416,"sku":"UM00300326A","price":83.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58307968205184,"sku":"UM00300327A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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