Untitled
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1738 ink by Okumura Masanobu, a Baroque work, depicting house, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This scene shows a busy courtyard with people dressed in traditional robes. Some are walking, others stand or sit near wooden buildings with sliding doors. Trees with bare branches and a few birds are scattered around, and the ground looks like packed dirt. The colors are soft—pinks, browns, and muted greens—with sharp black outlines. Notice how the artist packed so many figures into one space without crowding. The buildings have a simple, clean design, while the people’s clothing shows careful detail. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
