Untitled
1804
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1804
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a small, open wooden box with a painted scene inside. The box lid is decorated with a bright, swirling sky and a mountain landscape. Below, the box’s sides reveal a tiny garden with a bridge, rocks, and a pond. Japanese writing wraps around the edges. The artist packed a lot into a tiny space—like a secret world inside a box. The colors pop against the dark wood, making it feel lively. Next, check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see more prints like this.
