Untitled
1800
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1800
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two men in a quiet moment. One stands holding a striped umbrella and a fan with a red flower. The other kneels, leaning forward with his hand on the standing man’s leg. Both wear simple, loose clothing—one in a hat, the other with a checkered wrap. The Japanese text in the top half looks like a poem, which was common in these small prints. The colors are soft but bright, with black outlines and small touches of red, green, and blue. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists like this built up shadows with lines.
