Untitled
1783
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1783
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a long robe standing indoors. He holds a pipe in one hand and a scroll in the other, with a small red bag hanging from his belt. His clothes have bold black lines and muted colors, and the background looks like a wooden wall with a dark red panel. Notice the way his face is drawn with sharp, simple lines—this style was common in Japanese prints of the time. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors to make the figure stand out. Want to see more? Check out Katsukawa Shunkō for other works like this.
