Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyomasu I. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- JP230
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1918
About this work
Overview
This untitled woodblock print on paper was created by Torii Kiyomasu I around 1700s.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in ornate attire standing outdoors, holding a large fan and a striped drum with a handle. His robe features vibrant colors and patterns, set against a backdrop of trees and clouds.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple shapes and bold lines to render the image. The fan, while resembling a real one, is exaggerated in size, highlighting the artist's stylistic choices.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Torii Kiyomasu was the shop name of a printmaker in Edo, modern Tokyo, who spent his short career plastering the city with bold, eye-catching posters.
