Untitled
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a person in a long robe and wide sleeves, holding a round fan over their head. Their hat has a tall, curved brim, and they’re carrying a small black box. The background is just a few simple lines for a road and some rocks. The way they’re dressed looks like clothing from long ago, maybe for a performance. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, which was common in Japanese prints of this time. If you like this style, look up Katsukawa Shunkaku next.