Untitled
1728
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1728
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1728 ink by Nishimura Shigenaga, a Baroque work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a lively group of musicians and performers marching in a line. They wear colorful robes and hats, playing drums, flutes, and other instruments. Some hold banners or flags, and one person leads a horse tied to a rope. The background has a striped roof and decorative patterns, like clouds or flowers. The musicians look busy but cheerful, with expressive faces and dynamic poses. The artist used bold colors and sharp lines to show movement and energy. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
Nishimura Shigenaga spent his life in Edo, a city now called Tokyo, where he carved and printed pictures for a living.
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