Untitled
1772
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1772
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1772 ink by Tōshū, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man in profile, wearing a tall hat with a feather or fan on top. His face is drawn with quick, confident lines, and he holds a pipe in one hand. Behind him, a wooden chair and a small table with a flower are sketched in loose strokes. The drawing looks like it was made fast—almost like a quick snapshot. The lines are dark and scratchy, giving it a rough, urgent feel. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
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