Untitled
2
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
2
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 2 ink by Torii Kiyohiro, a Baroque work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a dramatic figure in a swirling, dynamic pose. The person wears a checkered robe and holds a long sword, with a frog perched on their shoulder. Above them, a ghostly shape floats, its face blurred and hands reaching out. The background has flowers and clouds, while the ground looks like rough waves. The artist used bold lines and shading to create movement. The frog and ghostly figure add a ghostly, almost theatrical feel. Look up actor to see how this style connects to Japanese theater.
