Untitled
1808
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1808
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a simple meal: a bowl of rice with a fried egg, mushrooms, and a piece of fish on the side. Chopsticks rest across the bowl, which has a painted landscape inside—mountains and clouds. The colors are calm: soft reds, blues, and whites. The artist used tiny lines to add texture to the food and bowl, making it look real without too much detail. The scene feels quiet and everyday. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use lines to create depth.
