Untitled
1765
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1765
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1765 ink by Torii Kiyomitsu, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a person in flowing robes, leaning forward with one arm raised. Their hair is swept back dramatically, and they’re holding a round fan. The background has simple brushstrokes of flowers and birds, while the figure’s clothes have subtle patterns. The whole scene feels dynamic, like motion captured in ink. Notice how the artist used loose, expressive lines to show movement—especially in the hair and sleeves. The colors are soft, but the black outlines stand out sharply. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with layers of lines.
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