Catching frogs
1844
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a boy crouching by a pond, reaching for a frog. Soft light hits his face and the water. The frog sits on a lily pad, still and calm. Menn painted this while studying in Rome. He later taught famous artists like Ferdinand Hodler. The scene feels quiet but alive. See how he uses soft edges to blend light and shadow. This technique is called glazing.
