"Morning Glories and Tree Frog" by Katsushika Hokusai, from the famous "Large Flowers" series (c.1833-34), is a work uniting botanical delicacy and natural poetry, typical of the ukiyo-e aesthetic. The composition, reproduced on genuine Amalfi paper, captures the balance between the dynamism of the frog and the grace of the flowers, creating a timeless image able to enrich any room.
The work depicts tendrils of morning glory climbing sinuously, a symbol of rebirth and freshness in Japanese culture. Among the leaves a small tree frog appears, caught in precarious balance on the plant, introducing a note of vitality and subtle humour. The composition, simple only in appearance, shows the full maturity of Hokusai's language in the kachō-ga genre (flowers and animals), with a refined use of colour and of empty space typical of Edo-period prints.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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