Untitled
1767
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1767
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1767 ink by Kitao Shigemasa, a Romanticism work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This image shows two figures in traditional Japanese clothing, standing in front of a building with a tree to the left. They wear hats and hold objects in their hands, with one figure holding a flute. The figures are dressed in flowing robes with intricate designs, and the building behind them has a sloping roof and a railing. The tree to the left has branches that stretch out towards the figures. The image is a woodblock print, created using ink and color on paper. The style is reminiscent of Romanticism, with a focus on natural forms and expressive lines. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.
