Untitled
1782
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1782 ink by Torii Kiyonaga, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows four people dressed in bright, patterned robes and tall hats, walking in a line. The colors are bold—reds, blacks, and golds—with simple backgrounds that keep the focus on their clothes. Two of them hold fans, and one carries a small bundle on their back. The artist used clean lines and flat colors, which makes the scene feel lively but also a little dreamy. The way the figures overlap gives a sense of movement, like they’re part of a parade or a procession. If you like this style, check out the artist Torii Kiyonaga.
