Untitled
1778
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1778
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows three women in long robes, standing side by side. Their outfits have bold colors—black, yellow, and white—with patterns and tassels. Two hold fans, and one carries a woven basket. The background is plain, so the focus stays on their clothes and poses. The women’s robes have wide sleeves and flowing skirts, which were common in Japanese fashion at the time. Notice how the artist used simple shapes and strong outlines to make the figures stand out. Want to see more prints like this? Look up Torii Kiyonaga.
