Untitled
1650
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1650 ink by Unkoku Tōeki, a Baroque work, depicting landscape, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting is a pair of six-panel screens, with a landscape depicted in ink and gold on paper. The dominant colors are shades of brown and gold, with some black accents. The scene is serene, with a few trees and a building in the distance. A closer look reveals the use of subtle shading and texture to create depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of negative space adds to the sense of calm and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art from the 17th century, you might want to explore the work of Unkoku Tōeki.
