Untitled
1791
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 1791 ink by Katsukawa Shunkō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in a dramatic pose, holding a bow and arrows. His robe has bold patterns and a big black circle on the chest. The background is simple—just a hint of a room with a red wall and a wooden ledge. His face is serious, with thick black hair and a mustache. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the figure stand out. Notice how the arrows are held ready, like he’s about to shoot. This style was common in Japanese prints of the time. Look up actor next to see how this print connects to real theater traditions.
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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