Untitled
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a small wooden table with a red top and carved legs, sitting on a flat base. Next to it is a folded red cloth with a white tag, and behind the table is a dark, ornate box with gold designs and a carved front. The background is plain, but the box’s inside has faint figures and patterns. The writing around the image is Japanese, likely explaining the scene’s meaning. The artist used careful lines and shading to show details. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
