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Untitled

Toshimasa

1877

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Soldier

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1877 ink by Toshimasa, a Impressionism work, depicting Soldier, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Toshimasa
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This triptych (three-panel print) is packed with people in bright, bold colors. Warriors in black armor with gold trim stand tall, while women in red and purple robes fan themselves. The scene feels chaotic—some characters are mid-gesture, others lean in close, and the background is a wild mix of patterns and text. Faces are expressive, with big eyes and dramatic hair. The artist used thick outlines and flat colors, almost like a comic strip. The mix of warriors and courtiers suggests a story, but the exact scene isn’t clear. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.