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Untitled, by Torii Kiyotsune, ink, 1767

Untitled

Torii Kiyotsune

1767

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1767 ink by Torii Kiyotsune, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Torii Kiyotsune
When & what style?
1767 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

A woman stands on a wooden platform, dressed in a long, flowing robe with soft pink and gray colors. Her sleeves are wide, and the fabric has delicate flower patterns. She holds a small cup in one hand and a stick in the other, like she’s about to drink tea. Behind her, a tree branch with light pink blossoms stretches across the top of the image. Notice how the background is simple—just a few lines for the tree and floor. The artist focused on the woman’s graceful pose and the quiet details, like the way her robe drapes. If you like this style, check out Torii Kiyotsune.

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