frog riding toad in center surrounded by frogs wearing white robes; other white robed frogs on L and R as well as unclothed frogs carrying various objects; some tadpoles on L

Procession of Frogs, c. 1738

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Taken from the same picture scroll as “Frogs in Writing Contest,” this section shows a high ranking “courtier” making his way through a stream on the back of a toad. He wears the ebōshi cap and karingu robes of the imperial court and is flanked by white-robed attendants. Unclothed frogs and tadpoles swarm along the periphery, like spectators at a parade.

Details
Title
Procession of Frogs
Artist Life
1663 - 1747
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2013.29.120
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frog riding toad in center surrounded by frogs wearing white robes; other white robed frogs on L and R as well as unclothed frogs carrying various objects; some tadpoles on L