Untitled
1784
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1784
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in dark robes and a tall black hat, holding a fan and a sword. His face is painted in bold lines, and he wears a sash with a flower design. Behind him, a large umbrella with a curved handle blocks part of the sky. The artist used simple shapes and flat colors to make the figure stand out. Notice how the umbrella’s ribs are drawn with quick, sharp lines—almost like a sketch. Want to see more? Look up cross-hatching to spot similar line tricks in other prints.
