1890
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1890 ink by Okumura Masanobu, a Impressionism work, depicting Street Scene, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of people walking down a street. They're all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with some carrying boxes or fans. The scene is set against a simple background with a few buildings and a fence. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used different shades of gray to create depth and texture in the image. The people and objects in the foreground are darker and more defined, while those in the background are lighter and more faded. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to check out the work of Okumura Masanobu.
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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