Untitled
1742
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Utagawa Toyokuni II
Utagawa Toyokuni II spent his life in Edo, where the buzz of theater and teahouses fed his art.
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ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1742 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni II, a Baroque work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy street scene in Japan with five people doing different things. On the left, a woman kneels on the ground, holding her head. Next to her, a man in dark clothes stands with his back turned. Below them, two men sit near a red door, one holding a fan. To the right, another woman stands near a fence, while a man in armor carries a spear and a round shield. The buildings and streets are drawn with bold colors and sharp lines. Notice how the artist uses simple shapes and bright colors to tell a story. The mix of everyday people and warriors suggests a moment of tension or drama unfolding. If you like this style, look up Utagawa Toyokuni II next.
Utagawa Toyokuni II spent his life in Edo, where the buzz of theater and teahouses fed his art.
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