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Untitled

Katsukawa Shunshō

1773

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Actor Leaf

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1773 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shunshō
When & what style?: 1773 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows two men in colorful robes and bare feet. The one on the left has a wild, exaggerated face and holds a fan, while the one on the right leans on a staff, looking down. Both wear loose, patterned clothes with red accents, and autumn leaves float above them. The bold lines and bright colors suggest these are actors in a traditional Japanese theater style. Their poses look dramatic, almost like they’re in the middle of a scene. If you like this, check out Katsukawa Shunshō.