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Untitled by Hokusai School

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The Met

Artist: Hokusai School

Date: 19th century

Department: Asian Art

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Unmounted painting; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (26.7 x 36.8 cm)

Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1938

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Brief Description

A black and white ink drawing of a large, textured toad next to a cluster of plants

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The image is a black and white ink drawing on a light-toned paper background. A large, warty toad dominates the right side of the composition, facing left. Its skin is heavily textured with numerous small, dark, raised bumps, giving it a rough appearance. The underside of its body, particularly its throat and belly, is smoother and lighter. Its large, prominent eyes are dark and round, positioned on top of its head. Its wide mouth is slightly open, showing a hint of an upper lip. Two front legs are visible, each ending in clawed, webbed feet, also covered in bumps. The toad appears to be resting or moving slowly. To the left of the toad, a cluster of plants rises from the bottom edge. There are several tall, slender stems, each topped with a flat, umbrella-like cluster of small flowers or seeds. Below these clusters, smaller leaves are visible along the stems and at the base of the plant. The plants are rendered with fine lines, showing delicate structures. The toad is significantly larger than the plants. The background is plain. The drawing style is detailed, particularly in the rendering of the toad's skin and the plant structures.

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