Untitled
1818
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1818
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows three clusters of flowers and leaves on thin branches against a plain background. The petals are soft browns and greens, with delicate veins. Japanese writing wraps around the edges in black ink. The flowers look simple but are carefully detailed, with tiny buds and wilted leaves. The artist used light colors and subtle shading. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
