Untitled
9
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
9
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 9 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in traditional Japanese theater clothes. He’s barefoot, wearing a bright red sash over a loose brown robe with red-and-green floral patterns. One hand holds a fan, the other rests on a small bag slung over his shoulder—there’s a white bird inside it. The background has a simple wooden railing and a green floor. The bird in the bag is a small but odd detail. It’s not clear why it’s there, but it adds a touch of surprise. If you like this style, check out more works by Katsukawa Shunshō.
