A delicate original Japanese shikishi (色紙) artwork by 泰臣 (Yasuomi), depicting a small green tree frog resting quietly on a leafy vine.
The frog, kaeru (蛙), is a familiar and much-loved motif in Japanese art and folk culture. Because kaeru also sounds like the verb 帰る, meaning “to return,” frogs are often associated with: safe return, good fortune, protection while travelling, and the return of money or prosperity.
The artist uses fluid brushwork and translucent watercolor washes to suggest the natural movement of the vine and leaves. The tiny frog is rendered with just enough detail to feel lively, while still blending harmoniously into the surrounding foliage.
The work is signed 泰臣 (Yasuomi) with a red seal at the lower left.
A beautiful piece for collectors of Japanese nature painting, frog motifs, seasonal art, sumi-e, original shikishi, or vintage Japanese watercolor artwork.
