Untitled
1761
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1761
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1761 ink by Ishikawa Toyonobu, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a person in a stylized robe and hat, holding a woven basket. Their face is calm, with bold black outlines and soft colors—mostly blues, greens, and earthy tones. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the figure’s elegant pose and patterned clothing. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the fabric texture, especially on the sleeves and skirt. The black ink text around the figure is part of the design, not just decoration. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines like these.
