Untitled
1713
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1713
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1713 ink by Torii Kiyomasu I, a Baroque work, depicting actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two figures in bold, stylized poses. The person on top wears a tall black hat, a red robe with black patterns, and holds a fan and a scroll. Below them, a smaller figure kneels, dressed in a simple outfit, holding a fan and a small object. The background is mostly plain, but the figures’ clothes and props stand out in bright reds, blacks, and whites. Notice how the lines are sharp and the colors flat—this style makes the figures look dramatic and slightly exaggerated. The artist used simple shapes and bold outlines to create movement. If you like this, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build shading with lines.
