Untitled
1770
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Kitao Shigemasa
Kitao Shigemasa (北尾 重政; 1739 – 8 March 1820) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist from Edo.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1770 ink by Kitao Shigemasa, a Romanticism work, depicting Puppet, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a lively scene with several people and a large puppet. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, and the puppet is wearing a similar outfit. The puppet is being manipulated by someone outside the frame, and it appears to be interacting with the people in the scene. In the background, there are some trees and a building, which adds depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of joy and playfulness, with the puppet and the people seemingly enjoying each other's company. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
Kitao Shigemasa (北尾 重政; 1739 – 8 March 1820) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist from Edo.
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