1752
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1752 ink by Torii Kiyomasu I, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in traditional robes standing outside a bamboo fence. He holds a fan in one hand and a round object with a flower design in the other. Behind him, a hillside with trees and a small building is visible, along with fluffy clouds in the sky. Notice the way the artist uses simple lines and soft colors to create a calm scene. The bamboo fence and flowing robes give a sense of movement. Look up Baroque next to see how this style blends drama with everyday life.
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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