Frog on Lotus Leaf
蓮の葉の蛙
by Ohara Koson
- Date:
- c. 1930
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Non-bird animal subjects are uncommon in Koson's vast output, making this frog-on-lotus composition particularly collectible. Prices range from $1,200-$4,000 for early editions and $600-$1,800 for later ones. The relative scarcity of amphibian subjects in Koson's catalog gives this print added appeal among specialists.
Description
A small green frog sits on a broad lotus leaf, surrounded by the plant''s elegant pink flowers. Water droplets bead on the waxy surface of the leaf, each one rendered with crystalline clarity. The print captures a miniature world of pond life with delicacy and charm.
