Untitled
1650
ink
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
Untitled is a 1650 ink by Sesson Shūkei, a Baroque work, depicting Monkey, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows two monkeys climbing tall, twisting trees. The trees have thin branches and sparse leaves, drawn in dark ink against a light background. One monkey sits high up, looking down, while the other clings to a branch below. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to show movement in the monkeys and trees. The ink varies from dark to light, giving depth to the scene. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
Your cart is empty
Explore artworks →
