Untitled
1759
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1759
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1759 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two men in dramatic poses, dressed in colorful, patterned robes. One holds a long spear while the other clutches a sword. Their faces are painted in bold, stylized makeup, and they wear tall black hats. The background is simple, with swirling lines that suggest movement. Notice how the artist uses flat colors and sharp outlines to create a sense of action. The robes have intricate patterns, and the men’s stances look like they’re in the middle of a performance. If you like this style, look up actor to see how these prints relate to Japanese theater.
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
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