Untitled
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1738
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1738 ink by Torii Kiyotada, a Baroque work, depicting interior, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a crowded theater with many people in the audience. The stage is in the center, and the audience is seated on three sides. There are many lanterns hanging from the ceiling. The people in the audience are all dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. Some of them are talking to each other, while others are looking at the stage. The stage is empty, but there are some props and scenery visible. The painting is very detailed, with many small figures and objects visible. It gives a sense of what a traditional Japanese theater might have looked like in the 18th century. Check out more works by the artist, Torii Kiyotada.
