1827
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1827 ink by Yashima Gakutei, a Romanticism work, depicting Music, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A woman sits on the floor, playing a small stringed instrument. She wears a black robe with flower patterns and a fancy black hat. Behind her, a sliding door shows green leaves and a bird outside. There’s a scroll with Japanese writing next to her. The print uses bold colors and sharp lines to show details. The leaves on the door look like they’re made of ink and color pressed into paper. Look up Yashima Gakutei next to see more of his work.
Yashima Gakutei (Japanese: 八島岳亭; c. 1786 – 1868) was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyōka poetry and surimono works.
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