Untitled
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two women dressed in traditional robes. One spins thread on a large wheel, while the other holds a brush over a round tray, possibly preparing food. Both are focused on their tasks, with simple tools and baskets nearby. Notice how the artist uses thick, layered lines to create shadows and texture—this is called cross-hatching. It gives the scene depth without color. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with just ink.
