Untitled
1794
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni I
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
See the richer artist page1794
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1794 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man in a kimono, holding a sword and a basket. He has a serious expression and is looking to the left. The kimono is black with green leaves and orange accents. The man's hair is pulled back, and he has a small ponytail. The background of the painting is a light brown color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker colors of the kimono. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
