{"product_id":"two-koi-carps-ohara-koson-1","title":"Two Koi Carps - Ohara Koson","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese woodblock print by Ohara Koson depicting two koi fish swimming in water. The artwork showcases the artist's mastery of colour and line, typical of the Shin-Hanga movement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOhara Koson (1877-1945) was a Japanese artist associated with the Shin-Hanga movement. This art form revitalised traditional Ukiyo-e woodblock printing, blending it with Western influences. Koson, also known as Ohara Hōson and Shōson, initially trained in painting before turning to woodblock design. He is particularly known for his depictions of birds and flowers (kachō-e), but also produced prints of animals and fish. His work was popular both in Japan and abroad. 'Two Koi Carps' exemplifies Koson's skill in capturing the delicate details and subtle gradations of colour inherent in Japanese woodblock printing. The print features two koi fish, one a muted orange and the other a grey-blue, swimming in a pale blue body of water. The artist uses soft, flowing lines to define the forms of the fish, and the translucent quality of the water is conveyed through careful layering of colour. The composition is simple yet elegant, reflecting a deep understanding of natural forms and a refined aesthetic sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/asakusa-imado-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAsakusa Imado - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wooden-horse-and-andon-lamp-fine-art-print\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWooden Horse and Andon Lamp - Fine Art Print — Katsushika Hokusai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ohara Koson","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690264305999,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690281115983,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690281148751,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690281181519,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57690281214287,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Two-Koi-Carps_Poster_CompositorV1_1778720406416.jpg?v=1778720675","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/two-koi-carps-ohara-koson-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}