Untitled
1759
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1759
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a bright, patterned robe. He’s holding a branch with flowers and a small fan. His face looks calm, but his clothes have bold swirls and shapes in warm colors—reds, yellows, and browns. The flowers he holds are stylized, almost like a stage prop. The print uses sharp lines and layers of ink to fill in the patterns, giving it a busy, lively feel. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.