Flower and Toad

Flower and Toad

Zhang Xiong

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Adapting the style of the 17th century artist Wang Wu to the bright palette and light-hearted spirit of the 19th century populists, Zhang has painted a delightful summery fan depicting a frog tethered to a bulb.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.