1750
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1750 ink by Okumura Masanobu, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two people in bright, patterned robes. One holds a fan and a curved sword, while the other carries a round hat and a small bag. Their clothes have bold designs—swirling leaves, dots, and lines—mostly in pink, green, and black. The background is plain, so the focus stays on their outfits and poses. Notice how the artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the robes. This was a common way to add depth without heavy shading. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build detail with lines.
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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