Untitled
1786
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1786
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1786 ink by Katsukawa Shunsen, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a muscular man in a dramatic pose, holding a sword high with both hands. His face is serious, and he wears a red sash over a sleeveless outfit. A second figure reaches toward him from behind, but their face is blurred. The background is simple—just a few trees and a hint of ground. The artist used bold lines and shading to make the figure look strong and dynamic. The red sash stands out against the mostly muted colors, drawing your eye. If you like this style, check out the actor performances it was made to depict.
