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Untitled

Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣

1680

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque Horse Samurai Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1680 ink by Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣, a Baroque work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣
When & what style?: 1680 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image is a woodblock print featuring a scene with four men and a horse. The men are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with two of them holding swords. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, with its front legs raised as if it is about to move. The background of the print is a light beige color, with some subtle texture visible. The print is rendered in a simple yet effective style, with bold lines and minimal shading. The use of color is also restrained, with only a few muted tones used to add depth and interest to the scene. Overall, the print has a sense of energy and movement, capturing a moment in time with great clarity. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣.