Blossoming Cherry on a Moonlit Night (ca. 1932) by Ohara Koson

Blossoming Cherry on a Moonlit Night — Ohara Koson (c. 1932)

Petals like quiet snow, a pale moon held in indigo. This fine-art reproduction—after Ohara Koson (also known as Shōson)—captures a spring night in the shin-hanga idiom: poised contour, gentle tonal washes, and a composition where negative space does the talking. Refined, serene, and effortlessly elegant on the wall.

Why it captivates

• Moonlit calm — soft gradients and a luminous disc set a meditative mood.

• Kachō-e poetry — blossoms and branch distilled to line, balance, and breath.

• Design-forward — clean asymmetry and spacious sky suit modern interiors.

• Quiet colour — dove whites, petal pinks, and deep blues that soothe a room.

• Across-the-room clarity — graphic silhouettes with delicate detail up close.

What you’ll see

A cherry bough arcs across a night sky, clusters of pale blossoms edged with crisp line. The full moon glows behind the branch, its light softening petals and shadow. Subtle tonal steps move from deep indigo to blue-grey, keeping the scene spare and contemplative—nothing extra, everything essential.

A richer historical frame

A leading figure of the shin-hanga revival, Ohara Koson (Shōson) paired ukiyo-e line with modern colour to reimagine traditional kachō-e (birds-and-flowers) themes. Works like this value edited forms, selective palette, and poised asymmetry—prints designed to be both contemplative art and refined décor.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)

• Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.

• Preserves crisp linework and gentle gradients with minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.

• Wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, studios, and high-traffic spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)

• Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for long-lived colour and tone.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)

• As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.

• Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

570 × 841 mm (approx. 22.44 × 33.11 in)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Aspect ratio: ~0.678 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait

• Framing tips:

  • Classic look: A1 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~566 × 837 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.

  • Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A1 frame; slim side margins create a tall, elegant reveal.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Design lovers & collectors seeking calm, graphic Japanese elegance

• Interior stylists curating light, minimalist spaces

• Educators & galleries introducing shin-hanga composition and craft

• Gift-givers celebrating new homes and serene milestones

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and fidelity of your piece.

Let moonlight and blossom bring quiet grace to your space—order your fine-art print today.