Untitled
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1770 ink by Isoda Koryūsai, a Romanticism work, depicting Tea Hous, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows five people in a room with wooden floors and sliding doors. Two women in long robes with wide sleeves stand near a man in striped clothing. Another man sits on the floor, holding a small child who’s dressed in a simple outfit. A low table holds a teapot and cups. The walls have paper screens with simple designs, and the lighting comes from outside. The artist used bold colors and clean lines to show everyday life. Notice how the figures’ faces are simple but expressive, and the background stays plain to keep focus on the people. Next, look up tea house to see how these scenes connect to real Japanese culture.
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