Untitled
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This woodblock print shows two women standing close together. The woman in front wears a loose green robe with pink sleeves, her hair pulled back simply. Behind her, another woman leans in, her face half-hidden by a fan she holds up. Both have pale skin and dark, expressive eyes. The background is plain, letting the figures stand out. The way the women’s faces are close but not touching feels intimate. The fan isn’t just an object—it’s a barrier and a connection at the same time. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create shadow and depth.