Untitled
1807
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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
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1807 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a giant, ghostly white cat with huge, round eyes and a long, curled tail. Its face looks almost human, with big ears and a wide mouth. Next to it is a smaller, darker shape—maybe a hat or a shadow—with a few lines of Japanese writing on the left side. The artist used simple shapes and bold outlines, focusing on the cat’s strange, almost cartoonish look. The print feels more like an illustration than a realistic portrait. If you like this style, look up Katsushika Hokusai for more of his playful, exaggerated animals.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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