Untitled
1783
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1783
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1783 ink by Kitao Masayoshi, a Romanticism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two men in a small, storm-tossed boat. One is standing, gripping a pole, while the other kneels, clutching a bundle. Heavy rain slashes down in thick lines, and the waves crash around them. The men wear simple, dark clothing with some armor details, and their faces are tense. The artist uses sharp contrasts—dark skies against pale waves—to show the storm’s power. The boat’s curved shape and the swirling water look almost alive, like the storm itself is a character. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build drama with lines.
