Untitled
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1785 ink by Katsukawa Shunjō, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a Japanese woman dressed in traditional attire, standing in front of a wall with a window. She wears a green kimono with a red and white striped sash, and a black hat adorned with a white ribbon. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her right hand is placed on a black object beside her. The background of the painting features a wall with a window, which is partially obscured by a yellow blind. The wall is adorned with a few pine branches and a small, illegible inscription. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Katsukawa Shunjō.
