Untitled
1758
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1758
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1758 ink by Ishikawa Toyonobu, a Baroque work, depicting beach, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of people in bright, patterned robes standing on a sandy shore. Some hold fans or parasols, while others sit or crouch near the water’s edge. In the background, boats float on a wavy sea, and small islands dot the horizon. The colors are mostly soft pinks, greens, and blues, with black outlines defining the figures and scenery. Notice how the artist uses bold lines to separate the figures from the landscape, almost like a stage set. The people’s robes have intricate designs, and the waves look almost like brushstrokes in motion. Next, look up Ishikawa Toyonobu to see more of his playful, detailed prints.
