Untitled
1800
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1800
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1800 ink by Kubo Shunman, a Baroque work, depicting Lobster, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a giant red lobster with long claws and antennae, sitting on a tiny wooden boat. The boat has a few small details like a sail and a single figure inside. The lobster’s shell is textured with lines, and its claws look sharp and curved. Around the edges, there’s Japanese writing in black ink. The lobster’s size compared to the boat makes it look almost like a monster. The print uses bold colors—red for the lobster, blue for the boat—and simple shapes to stand out. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.
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