Untitled
1774
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1774
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1774 ink by Katsukawa Shunkō, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print features a woman in a kimono, holding a lantern in her right hand. The kimono is striped with a pattern of flowers and leaves, and the woman's hair is styled in an updo with chopsticks. The background of the print is a muted beige color, with some orange and yellow accents at the bottom. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
