Untitled
1804
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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 page1804
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1804 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a man in a red-and-yellow striped robe, kneeling with a sword in one hand and a fan in the other. His black hat has a single flower tucked inside, and he’s wearing a dark cloak draped over his shoulders. Behind him, a small figure in a helmet sits on his lap, looking down. The bold colors and dramatic pose suggest this is a scene from theater. The artist used sharp lines and bright colors to make the figures stand out. Look up actor next to see how performers like this inspired Japanese prints.
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
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