Untitled
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1738
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1738 ink by Nishimura Shigenaga, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman in bright, flowing robes—red, yellow, and black—holding a folded fan. She stands under a large umbrella with a basket hanging from it. Cherry blossoms and small scenes of people appear on her clothes and around her. The tiny pictures on her sleeves look like actors in different poses, which might hint at theater. The bold colors and dramatic poses fit a style that mixes European and Japanese art. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build 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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