Untitled
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1785 ink by Katsukawa Shunsen, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This triptych shows three figures dressed in colorful, patterned robes and tall hats. The left and right panels feature women holding long sleeves, while the center panel shows a man in a loose robe, holding a fan and a sword. The background includes simple lines suggesting a stage or outdoor setting, with cherry blossoms in the top corners. The figures look like performers, possibly from a play or dance. Their outfits are detailed with floral and geometric designs, and the man’s pose suggests he might be an actor. Next, look up actor to see how these styles connect to traditional Japanese theater.
