Frogs Skating 1866

drawing, print

drawing

rippled sketch texture

worn

print

tactile

sculpture

detailed texture

grainy texture

carved into stone

france

natural texture

organic texture

statue

"Frogs Skating" is an 1866 watercolor by French artist Henry Victor Burgy. The small-scale work (6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in.) depicts a comical scene of frogs skating on a frozen pond. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a charming example of Burgy's talent for capturing the whimsical and humorous aspects of nature in his art. The playful nature of the artwork makes it a popular piece with audiences of all ages.