Untitled
1782
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
A man kneels on a wooden floor, gripping a sword in one hand and a fan in the other. His robe is wrapped in bold, geometric patterns—pink, green, and brown—with a family crest on his sleeve. The background is plain, letting him stand out. This print uses flat colors and sharp lines, a style that makes the design pop. The artist focused on bold shapes over realistic details. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
