Frog and Tadpoles by Ohara Koson, 1900 dortmund This 'flat Earth' view of

This 'flat Earth' view of our planet was originally drawn by Giovanni Domenico Cassini on the floor of the Paris Observatory around 1690

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Depicted but not specifically labeled mountain ranges in North and South America

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Frog and Tadpoles by Ohara Koson, 1900 dortmund This 'flat Earth' view ofFrog and Tadpoles by Ohara Koson is a refined Japanese woodblock print from around 1900 that captures a quiet moment at the waters edge. A poised frog, a scatter of tadpoles, and broad lotus leaves unfold across a softly lit ground, turning a humble pond into a study of elegance and balance. Kosons kach epictures of birds, flowers, and small creaturesare celebrated for their meditative clarity, and this scene distills nature into simple, lyrical forms