Untitled
1731
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1731
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1731 ink by Nishikawa Sukenobu, a Baroque work, depicting rain, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two women in long robes walking under umbrellas in the rain. Their clothes have detailed patterns, and one holds a folded fan. A small plant sits near a window in the background, with rain slanting down. The artist used thin lines to create shading, giving the scene depth. The umbrellas and robes look lightweight, almost floating. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
