Untitled
1830
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Keisai Eisen
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1830 ink by Keisai Eisen, a Romanticism work, depicting Fish, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two fish leaping out of water near bright yellow flowers and green leaves. The fish are dark gray with sharp fins, and the flowers stand out against a plain light background. Japanese writing runs along the top and sides. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make the scene feel lively. The fish seem to jump right off the page, while the flowers add a splash of color. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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