Untitled
1780
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1780
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1780 ink by Katsukawa Shunjō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A man in a black robe and white face paint strikes a pose on a stage. His hands are raised, fingers spread like a fan. Bright red and gold patterns swirl across his sleeves. This is an actor in *kabuki*, a Japanese theater style full of bold gestures and dramatic makeup. The print was made cheaply so fans could collect images of their favorite stars. Look close—the lines aren’t smooth. The artist used quick, rough strokes to show movement, not perfect detail. If you like this, search for the subject: *men, actors, japan, man, actor*.
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