A Frog he would a-wooing go
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a frog dressed like a man in a jacket and hat, sitting by the water. It holds a flower in one hand and a walking stick in the other. In the background, a small boat floats with two people in it, and tall reeds grow near the frog. The artist gave the frog human manners—like courting a lady with a flower. The loose lines and soft shading make it feel lively, not stiff. Want to see more playful animal art? Look up Caldecott, Randolph.
