Untitled
1794
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1794
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1794 ink by Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in a bold, patterned robe holding a sword. His face is painted in strong colors, with a white circle around his eyes. Behind him, pink flowers bloom on a branch, while the background is simple lines and shapes. The man’s outfit and sword suggest he might be a warrior or a theater actor. The style looks like it’s from Japan, and the print uses flat colors with sharp outlines. If you like this, look up Katsukawa Shun'ei.
