Untitled
1790
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1790
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man in fancy armor sitting on a stool. He holds a sword and wears a big hat. The background has buildings and some Japanese writing. His clothes have lots of patterns and bright colors. The armor looks heavy and detailed. The artist used bold lines to show folds in the fabric. This style was common in Japanese prints back then. Look up Torii Kiyonaga next to see more of his work.
