Untitled
1778
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1778
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1778 ink by Katsukawa Shunchō, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three women in flowing robes and tall hats, standing in a line. The woman on the left holds a fan, the middle one stands with hands folded, and the smallest one clutches a fan too. Their clothes have soft, swirling patterns, and the background is plain, letting them stand out. Notice how the artist used simple lines and flat colors to create a calm, elegant scene. The women’s poses look natural but stylized, like they’re posing for a portrait. If you like this style, check out Katsukawa Shunchō.
Katsukawa Shunchō lived in Edo (now Tokyo) during the late 1700s, a time when floating-world prints—colorful scenes of theater, courtesans, and everyday life—were all the rage.
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