Frogs 1894

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vegetal

naturalistic theme

tropical

water colours

egg art

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handmade artwork painting

food illustration

france

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Frogs" is a woodblock print by French artist Charles-Louis Houdard, created in 1894. This charming print depicts two frogs perched on a lily pad in a tranquil pond, with a vibrant blue iris blooming in the foreground. The detailed depiction of the flora and fauna showcases Houdard's keen eye for observation and his skillful use of color in this Impressionist work. The print's delicate details and serene subject matter make it a popular choice among art enthusiasts.

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Themes from nature, including frogs, reptiles, insects, and irises, appear frequently in Japanese art. The convention of the extreme close-up was utilized often by Hiroshige and influenced Houdard's unusual composition.