1744
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1744 ink by Okumura Masanobu, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This woodblock print features two figures standing in front of a gate, with a tree branch and a hanging scroll in the background. The figures are dressed in traditional Japanese attire, with the one on the left wearing a green robe and the one on the right wearing a white robe with green accents. The gate has a curved roof and a sign hanging from it. The figures appear to be engaged in conversation, with the one on the left gesturing towards the gate. The background is a muted color, with the tree branch and hanging scroll adding a sense of depth to the scene. The intricate details and muted colors of this print are reminiscent of the Baroque movement, which emphasized dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.
Okumura Masanobu lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city was a flashy, fast-growing hub of theater, gossip, and new ideas.
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