Untitled
1788
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Katsukawa Shunkō
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1788 ink by Katsukawa Shunkō, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three people standing in front of wooden screens. The first wears a simple robe and holds a fan, the second is dressed in a dark kimono with bright floral patterns, and the third has a green-patterned robe and a fan tucked in his sleeve. All three have black hair tied up, and their faces are drawn in bold, smooth lines. The middle figure’s kimono has a striking black-and-white design with swirling flowers. The artist used flat colors and clean outlines, making the figures stand out against the plain background. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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