1742
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1742 ink by Chōkōsai Eishō, a Baroque work, depicting Servant, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two women in flowing robes, standing in a garden. One holds a fan, the other leans on a branch with pink flowers. Their clothes are soft greens and pale pinks, with delicate patterns along the edges. The background is simple, letting the figures stand out. Notice how the artist uses clean lines and flat colors to create a calm scene. The robes look light and airy, almost like they’re made of fabric you could touch. Next, look up Chōkōsai Eishō to see more of his work.
Chōkōsai Eishō (鳥高斎 栄昌, fl. 1790s) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He also used the name Shōeidō (昌栄堂). Eishō's personal details are unknown. His works that remain show a practised skill, so it is likely that they…
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