Untitled
1690
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1690
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1690 ink by Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣, a Baroque work, depicting reading, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print depicts a serene scene of three individuals in a room. The central figure, a woman, sits on the floor, engrossed in reading a book. To her left, another woman is seated, while a man sits to her right. The room's interior features a window, a lamp, and various objects, including a teapot and a plate of food. The print showcases a harmonious blend of colors, with the figures and objects rendered in a delicate balance of ink and color on paper. The artist's use of subtle shading and texture adds depth to the scene. For a deeper exploration of the artist's style and technique, consider looking into the works of Hishikawa Moronobu.
