Untitled
1835
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1835
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
A woman sits cross-legged on a tatami mat, dressed in a bright, patterned robe with red and blue flowers. She holds a small bird in one hand and a brush in the other, writing on a scroll. The room around her is simple: a low table with more scrolls, a fan, and a few loose papers. The background shows a faint sky and a patterned border that frames the scene. Notice how the artist uses bold colors and clear lines to show the woman’s focus and the quiet moment. The print looks like it was made by hand, with careful details in the fabric and the bird’s feathers. Check out The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see this print in person.
