seven frogs: two frogs at center engaged in wrestling match, with frog at L leaping with arms sprawled; frog at R rolling onto back with wide grimace on face; two frogs with worried looks observing at L; three angry looking frogs watching at R

Frogs in Sumo Match, early 19th century

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On a damp and rainy day, a bunch of frogs are enjoying themselves with sumo wrestling. While two frogs are engaged in a bout, other frogs are sitting on the left and right to watch them while they hold their big round bellies. Each frog expresses a striking individuality, creating a richly humorous impression. Personification of frogs in human activities has been used in Japan since the Heian period (794–1180).

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Title
Frogs in Sumo Match
Artist Life
1738 - 1823
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2013.31.51
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seven frogs: two frogs at center engaged in wrestling match, with frog at L leaping with arms sprawled; frog at R rolling onto back with wide grimace on face; two frogs with worried looks observing at L; three angry looking frogs watching at R