The Land Frog (Rana)
1737
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1737
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a frog sitting under two tall green leaves with wavy edges. Above the frog, there’s a flower with a star shape and a ring of tiny dots in the center. Behind the frog, a big leaf with purple veins holds a cluster of dangling, bell-like buds. The frog is labeled *Rana Terrestris*, which means it’s a land frog. The whole scene looks like it’s from a nature study book. If you like this kind of detailed plant and animal art, look up etching next.
