Unimpressed Frog Meika Gafu by Matsumoto Hoji 1814 - Frog Rug Size:6' x 9' cottage-garden charm rendered with a

cottage-garden charm rendered with a clean

each leaf-shaped form softly rendered in watercolor washes

and cream form a tessellating pattern reminiscent of stained glass

and soft pinks compose the insects' wings alongside green foliage and delicate pink flowers

Unimpressed Frog Meika Gafu by Matsumoto Hoji 1814 - Frog Rug Size:6' x 9' cottage-garden charm rendered with aA squat toad rendered in mottled gray tones dominates this composition, its textured skin rendered with careful stippling and line work against a warm cream ground. The frog's enormous circular belly is left blank and white, while its downturned mouth curves into an unmistakable frown, creating an expression of sullen displeasure, with a red seal stamp marking the upper left corner in the style of classical Japanese printmaking. At home in a gallery