The original motif comes from the Edo-period world of comic frog pictures, drawn in the line of Hiroshige II (1826–1869), the pupil and successor of the first Hiroshige. A frog sits hunched and clearly out of temper, whisking a bowl of tea with a bamboo chasen as though the whole ceremony has tried its patience. This edition keeps that joke but reimagines the scene as a contemporary street-art poster.
Where the source was a comic brush drawing in the ukiyo-e tradition, this version translates it into a graphic, poster-like treatment: heavier outlines, bold flat greens, and often a few characters of Japanese typography worked into the design. The reinterpretation belongs to our edition, not to Hiroshige II; his motif is the starting point, the street-art handling is the new layer.
On a wall the image brings humour without noise. The strong green and clean shapes suit a kitchen, a tea corner, a studio, or a younger room where a little irreverence is welcome, and it . . . Read More >>
The original motif comes from the Edo-period world of comic frog pictures, drawn in the line of Hiroshige II (1826–1869), the pupil and successor of the first Hiroshige. A frog sits hunched and clearly out of temper, whisking a bowl of tea with a bamboo chasen as though the whole ceremony has tried its patience. This edition keeps that joke but reimagines the scene as a contemporary street-art poster.
Where the source was a comic brush drawing in the ukiyo-e tradition, this version translates it into a graphic, poster-like treatment: heavier outlines, bold flat greens, and often a few characters of Japanese typography worked into the design. The reinterpretation belongs to our edition, not to Hiroshige II; his motif is the starting point, the street-art handling is the new layer.
On a wall the image brings humour without noise. The strong green and clean shapes suit a kitchen, a tea corner, a studio, or a younger room where a little irreverence is welcome, and it pairs easily with pale wood, concrete tones, and other graphic prints.
Available as fine-art paper with a soft matte surface, as a framed edition behind shatter-resistant acrylic, or as satin-coated cotton canvas for a warmer, textile feel.
Frequently asked questions
What does this poster show?
A comic frog whisking a bowl of tea in a clear bad mood, an Edo-period frog motif played for humour.
Whose work is the original motif from?
It comes from the comic frog tradition in the line of Hiroshige II (1826–1869), the pupil and successor of the first Hiroshige.
What does "streetart-style" mean here?
The original brush motif has been reworked into a bold graphic poster, with heavier outlines, flat greens, and Japanese typography. The reinterpretation is ours, not by Hiroshige II.
Where does it work best in a home?
In a kitchen, tea corner, studio, or a younger room, where its strong green and graphic style add a little wit without clutter.
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Japan historical period: Edo 江戸 (1603-1868)
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