Frogs
This traditional Japanese poster titled "Frogs" by Matsumoto Hoji captures the playful essence of nature with minimalist Sumi-E brush strokes. The artwork features five animated frogs in various dynamic poses, creating a lively and humorous portrayal. The muted tones and stark lines reflect traditional Japanese art, perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired elegance to any space.
We offer each of our professionally mastered designs in the following sizes:
A1 - 33.1 x 23.4 inches / 841 x 594 mm
A2 - 23.4 x 16.5 inches / 594 x 420 mm
A3 - 16.5 x 11.7 inches / 420 x 297 mm
A4 - 11.7 x 8.3 inches / 297 x 210 mm
A5 - 8.3 x 5.8 inches / 210 x 148 mm
A6 - 5.8 x 4.1 inches / 148 x 105 mm
All our products are printed and framed to order and will be shipped within 1 business day. Free standard delivery takes 3-5 working days, Express shipping is available and takes 1-2 days. Currently, we only offer shipping in the UK.
All prints are securely packed in either: reinforced envelopes, postal tubes, or padded in cardboard boxes ensuring print safety.
You have 30 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
About the artist
While not much is known about the printmaker Matsumoto Hoji, his series of frog woodblocks remain remarkably popular to this day. Active in the late 18th century, his works were originally included in the "Meika Gafu", a compendium of famous and popular artworks produced in the late Edo period around the turn of the 19th century. Much like trading cards today, woodblock prints were shared, reproduced and coveted amongst friends, and collections like the "Meika Gafu" brought the most renowned and celebrated works together into a single book. The original was so popular that they made another two volumes, the last of which contains the now-notorious series of Matsumoto Hoji's frogs.
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