1741
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1741 ink by Torii Kiyomasu I, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts two figures, one standing and the other kneeling, in a traditional Japanese setting. The standing figure wears a kimono with a leaf pattern and holds a sword, while the kneeling figure wears a kimono with a checkered pattern and holds a fan. The background features a bamboo plant and a roof. A notable detail is the use of color and pattern in the kimonos, which adds depth and visual interest to the composition. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors creates a sense of energy and movement in the scene. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Torii Kiyomasu I.
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.
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