Untitled
1750
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1750
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1750 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two figures in a simple indoor setting. The person on the right stands tall, wearing a long robe with bold patterns and a sword at their side. They hold a fan and look thoughtful. The person on the left kneels, dressed in a flowing pink-and-white outfit, holding a fan too. The background has plain wooden panels. Notice the sharp lines and flat colors—this style was popular for prints. The artist focused on clothing and poses, not realistic details. Look up Katsukawa Shunshō to see more prints like this.
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
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