Untitled
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1816
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a few simple objects arranged neatly on a light background. There’s a black basket with a sprig of greenery, a red round lid with black designs, a small wooden box tied with rope, and a flat tray with a pattern. In the top right corner, a tiny painted scene shows a building and trees, plus a rolled-up scroll with Japanese characters. The artist used bold colors and clean lines to make everyday items look special. The writing around the edges is Japanese poetry, which was common in prints like this. If you like this style, check out the technique: cross-hatching used in similar prints.
