1793
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1793 ink by Chôbunsai Eishi, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of women walking together in a line. They wear long robes in bright colors like pink, black, and green, with some holding fans or baskets. The background has simple details like hanging lanterns and branches with flowers. The women look like they’re part of a larger scene, possibly a story or daily life. Their robes have patterns, and the colors stand out against the light background. Check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎 栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…
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