Untitled
1804
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 1804 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Musician, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy indoor scene with many people doing different tasks. Some are sitting on the floor, writing or working with tools. Others stand or kneel, handling objects like scrolls, fans, and musical instruments. The background has tall shelves with stacked items and banners with Japanese writing. A few people wear traditional robes, and one person on the right holds a large umbrella. The artist used ink and color to create a lively, crowded space. Notice how the lines and shading give depth to the figures and objects, making them look three-dimensional. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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