Untitled

Untitled

Torii Kiyomasu I

1755

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a person in a stylized, dramatic pose. They’re dressed in a patterned robe with bold black and white polka dots, holding a fan and a scroll. Behind them, a wooden lattice fence and a tree branch with flowers frame the scene. The background is simple, letting the figure stand out. The figure looks like they’re performing, possibly singing or reciting. The bold colors and exaggerated gestures suggest this is a portrait of someone important in theater. Look up *actor* next to see how performers like this were celebrated in art.

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