Untitled
1795
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
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1795 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Farmer, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of people working in a tall grass field. One person in a red outfit carries a bundle on their back, while others nearby bend over, possibly harvesting. In the distance, a mountain rises above a calm body of water, with a few trees and a small bridge visible. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and a bit of blue—with simple outlines and flat areas of color. Notice how the artist uses small lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the clothing and grass. This technique helps make the scene feel lively, even though it’s a flat print. If you like this scene, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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