Untitled
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1785
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two figures in a simple room with wooden walls and a tatami mat on the floor. The person on the right stands, holding a long fan and wearing a wide-sleeved robe with a tall hat. The person on the left kneels, dressed in a patterned kimono, looking down at something in their hands. Notice the way the artist uses bold outlines and flat colors to create strong shapes. The background is almost empty, letting the figures stand out clearly. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build texture with lines.
