Untitled
1811
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1811
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a half-length pose, leaning against a large wooden cup. She wears a white robe and a necklace. Inside the cup sits a sleeping cat curled up on a red cushion, surrounded by a few scattered objects like a fan and a small pouch. The artist used simple lines and flat colors, focusing on the quiet moment between the woman and her pet. The text around the edges adds a poetic touch, hinting at a story beyond the image. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
