Untitled
1825
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Artist
Keisai Eisen
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
See the richer artist page1825
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1825 ink by Keisai Eisen, a Romanticism work, depicting Portrait, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This image is a Japanese woodblock print of a woman's face. She has black hair styled in a bun and is wearing red lipstick. Her eyes are cast downward, and her eyebrows are thin and angled. The background is a muted brown color with some lighter brown and yellow accents. The woman's hair is adorned with a few strands that frame her face, and her attire appears to be a traditional Japanese garment. The overall style of the print is characterized by bold lines and vibrant colors. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors creates a striking visual effect. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up the artist Keisai Eisen.
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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