Untitled
1761
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1761
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in a long robe and hat, holding a fan. His clothes have bold patterns—circles, fans, and waves—mostly in black, red, and cream. Behind him, a tree with fluffy clouds floats above a small building. The colors are soft, and the whole scene looks flat but detailed. The man’s pose and fan suggest he might be an actor. The print was made using woodblock printing, a common method in Japanese art. Look up woodblock print to see how it works.