Tsuchiya Rakusan: Studio Print

Tsuchiya Rakusan’s lively Kyoto studio print captures three animated frogs in expressive motion, a playful subject he often used for the small-format designs he sold much like greeting cards, sometimes adding personal handwritten messages for clients. The seated pipe‑smoking figure and the two energetic frogs at right are rendered with his familiar brush-inspired linework, creating a scene that feels spontaneous yet refined. Studio seals, Japanese script, and the flowing Rakusan signature anchor the piece in his early Kyoto practice, offering a charming glimpse into the more intimate, informal side of his work.