Two black and white illustrations on aged paper. The left illustration shows a plant with curled tendril-like features and bulbous spots. The right illustration depicts a frog-like creature under water, with a large lily pad and flower above. Water ripples and bubbles are around both illustrations. The background of both illustrations is dark gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1900
- Medium
- Set of two woodblock printed books (orihon, accordion-style); ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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