1725
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1725 ink by Torii Kiyonobu, a Baroque work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in bright red robes, holding a long spear over his shoulder. His face is serious, with a sharp nose and a small mustache. Behind him, a bird with a long neck and tail is drawn in bold black lines. The background is mostly plain, but his clothing has gold stripes and patterns. The man’s pose and the bird might hint at a story or role—maybe he’s a warrior or a performer. The print uses flat colors and strong outlines, which makes the shapes stand out clearly. If you like this style, look up Torii Kiyonobu I for more prints like this.
Torii Kiyonobu I (Japanese: 鳥居 清信; c. 1664 – 22 August 1729) was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the ukiyo-e style, who is renowned for his work on kabuki signboards and related materials. Along with his father…
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