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Toad and Flowers

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a toad with a textured, bumpy body, sitting next to a plant with large leaves. The toad faces left. The toad's body is covered in small circles. The plant has a cluster of leaves at the bottom and several mushroom-like leaves growing from a single stem on top. Background is gray with darker spots and lines.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Unmounted painting; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 438 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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