Untitled
1791
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Katsushika Hokusai
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1791 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man sitting on a barrel, holding a fan and a scroll. His clothes are bright red and green, with a green cape draped over his shoulders. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a tall hat. Behind him, a tree branch with a few leaves curves across the top. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show movement. Notice how the lines on his clothes and the barrel create a sense of energy. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with lines.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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