Untitled
1904
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Artist
Kobayashi Kiyochika
Kiyochika grew up in Tokyo when the city was turning from samurai streets into a modern capital.
See the richer artist page1904
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1904 ink by Kobayashi Kiyochika, a Ukiyo-e work, depicting Army, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three men in a chaotic scene. One wears a bright red hat and coat, holding a sword while standing on a giant, green, angry-looking figure. The other two men—one in a military uniform and the other in a greenish outfit—look small and scared. The background has swirling lines and Japanese text. The red-hatted man is a demon-like figure, possibly mocking someone in power. The print uses bold colors and exaggerated shapes to show drama. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
Kiyochika grew up in Tokyo when the city was turning from samurai streets into a modern capital.
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