Untitled
1730
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1730
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a person in bright, patterned robes—yellows, reds, and blacks—standing sideways. They wear a wide-brimmed hat and carry a long sword on one side and a folded cloth or fan on the other. The background is plain, keeping all focus on the figure’s bold colors and sharp lines. The artist used simple shapes and strong outlines, almost like a sketch come to life. The clothes look like they’re from a different time, maybe for a special role. Next, look up actor to see how these prints often showed performers.