Untitled
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1796
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a man’s face and shoulder turned slightly away. His black wig is styled high, and his eyebrows are thick and arched. He wears a red robe with green leaves printed on it, and his right hand holds a stick. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The leaves on his robe are arranged in a repeating pattern, almost like a vine. This style was common in Japanese prints to show fabric texture. Look up actor to see how performers like this were portrayed in Japanese art.
