Untitled
1765
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1765
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1765 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two men in dramatic poses, dressed in colorful, patterned robes. One kneels with a sword, looking down, while the other stands behind him, holding a fan and a scroll. Their faces are bold and expressive, with strong lines and dark outlines. The standing figure’s fan has detailed, swirling designs, and both men wear traditional sashes and accessories. This style was meant to highlight actors in Japanese theater. Next, look up *actor* to see how these prints were used to promote plays.
Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.
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