Untitled
1895
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1895
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1895 ink by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows three women in bright, patterned robes, sitting on a red mat. The woman on the left holds a fan and a small box, the middle one leans on a parasol, and the one on the right cradles a basket. Their clothes are covered in flowers and leaves, and their hair is styled neatly under black headbands. The background is mostly plain, keeping the focus on their colorful outfits and poses. Notice how the artist uses bold outlines and flat colors—no shading to blend the figures. The parasol in the middle is a standout detail, decorated with green leaves and purple flowers. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth without shadows.
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