Frogs and gold bug near lotus 1788

"Frogs and gold bug near lotus," a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, is a delicate and detailed depiction of nature. The print, created in 1788, showcases Utamaro's signature style of precise lines and vivid colors, typical of the "ukiyo-e" genre. The central focus is a large lotus leaf with a gold bug crawling across it, while a frog peeks out from the bottom right. The depiction of a frog and a lotus in this print is characteristic of Utamaro's work, often reflecting the beauty and serenity of the natural world, a common theme in Edo period art. The image is currently located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.