Untitled
1728
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1728
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1728 ink by Ishikawa Toyonobu, a Baroque work, depicting umbrella, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman in a bright yellow robe with bold black-and-red circular patterns. She holds a large umbrella with a woven handle, shielding her face slightly. Her hair is styled neatly, and she wears a simple necklace. The umbrella’s design is simple but stands out against her busy robe. Woodblock prints like this were often made in batches, with colors added by hand. Look up Ishikawa Toyonobu to see more of his work.
