Untitled
1771
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1771
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1771 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man sitting on a bench, wearing a striped robe and sandals. He has a sword at his side and is looking down at his foot. The background is a red wall with a window. The man's robe is yellow and red, and he has a black belt around his waist. His hair is pulled back, and he has a serious expression on his face. The sword is decorated with a design on the handle. The painting is a woodblock print, made with ink and color on paper. It's a great example of Japanese art from the 18th century. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to check out the work of artist Katsukawa Shunshō.
