Untitled
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1742
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This image shows a few simple brushes, three small shells, and some feathers or plant stems spread across light paper. The brushes have wooden handles and frayed bristles. The shells are dark and textured, sitting near the brushes. There’s also some handwritten Japanese text in ink along the left side. The artist used fine lines to show details on the shells and brushes, making them look real. This kind of careful drawing is common in traditional Japanese prints. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build up texture with lines.
