Untitled
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a person dressed in old-fashioned robes, sitting on a low stool. They’re holding a fan and a branch with flowers. The background has more flowers and plants, and the colors are mostly earthy with gold and black patterns on the clothes. The scene looks calm, like a quiet moment in nature. The person’s outfit has bold, patterned designs, and the artist used sharp lines to define shapes. This style was common in Japanese prints of the time. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create texture with lines.