Untitled
1787
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 1787 ink by Katsukawa Shunkō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows two men in traditional Japanese clothing, each holding a sword. The figures stand on a simple wooden floor, with faint buildings visible in the background. Their outfits are detailed with patterns, and one wears a wide-brimmed hat while the other has a simpler headpiece. The men’s expressions are calm but serious, and their poses suggest readiness. The artist used bold outlines and subtle shading to create depth in the simple colors. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how it’s used here.
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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