At the edge of its pond, a toad contemplates the horizon with the gravity of an old sage, framed by reeds and stylised ripples. Touches of moss green, deep blue and ochre form a soothing palette, punctuated by a fine ink line that traces every reed and every wrinkle of the water. The illustration borrows the language of the Japanese Ukiyo-e movement: delicate flat colours, confident lines, an atmosphere suspended between dream and nature. You linger over it as you would a scene drawn from a far-off Japan, mysterious and deeply poetic.

This piece belongs to our Japanese-inspired series, found in our Japanese Prints collection. It creates a point of calm in a zen interior, a meditation corner or a pared-back entrance, and speaks to lovers of Asian art as much as to anyone after soft, escapist decor. It pairs with light wood furniture, a leafy plant or a plain white wall, in a spirit of Japanese restraint that invites you to slow down each day.

• 16 sizes available, from the small 13×18 cm right up to A0
• Print alone, or a frame in black, white, light wood or dark wood
• Printed to order on fine paper with carefully chosen inks
• Free delivery

A lovely gesture for a Japan enthusiast or anyone drawn to decor inspired by traditional woodblock prints.