Untitled
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1742 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Baroque work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man dressed in a long, patterned robe with bold geometric shapes. His sleeves are wide, and he holds a fan in one hand while gripping a sword with the other. The colors are muted—mostly browns, grays, and soft pinks—with a few bright accents. Notice how the artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth in the fabric folds. The sword and fan suggest he might be a warrior or a nobleman. Check out Katsukawa Shunshō to see how he influenced Japanese theater prints.
