Untitled
1758
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1758
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1758 ink by Ippitsusai Bunchō, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a person in fancy robes, sitting on a palanquin carried by two others. The scene is outdoors, with bamboo plants around and a mountain in the background. The person on the palanquin holds a fan and wears a hat, while the carriers bend under the weight. The artist used thick, bold lines and shading to create depth and movement. Notice how the bamboo leaves are drawn with quick, precise strokes—this makes them look lively. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
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