Untitled
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a black sword leaning against a stand, its red and black wrapped handle resting on a folded cloth. Underneath, a dark box holds a round mirror with a wooden frame. The background is plain, but the text around the edges is written in Japanese. The colors are flat and bright, with no shading. The artist used simple shapes and bold outlines to create depth. The sword and mirror are arranged like everyday objects, but the text suggests a deeper meaning—likely a poem or note. Look up still life to see how artists use ordinary objects to tell stories.
