Untitled
1792
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1792
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1792 ink by Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two figures standing in a simple landscape. The person on the left wears a loose, patterned robe with green and pink stripes, holding a staff. The one on the right is dressed in a flowing pink kimono with floral designs, carrying a fan. Both have dark hair tied back, and cherry blossoms bloom above them. Notice how the figures stand apart but share the same background—this was a common way to show characters from the same story. The bold outlines and flat colors make the scene feel lively yet calm. Look up actor next to see how these prints often depicted performers.
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