Untitled
1922
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a bright red background with a peacock standing near a tree branch. The peacock’s feathers are detailed with white patterns, and its tail fans out in long, curved shapes. Below the bird, there’s a small dragon-like creature curled up among wavy, cloud-like designs. The artist used bold red ink to make the whole scene pop, with white outlines to sharpen the edges. The writing around the image looks like calligraphy, adding a decorative border. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
