1827
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1827 ink by Yashima Gakutei, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two actors in bright, patterned costumes. They’re bent over, holding large fans with bold designs—one fan has a swirling spiral, the other a star shape. Their outfits are full of sharp angles and clashing colors: blues, reds, and whites stand out against dark backgrounds. The actors’ faces are hidden, but their poses look dramatic and exaggerated. The background is simple: vertical lines and black panels with Japanese text. The text isn’t translated here, but it often describes the scene or the actors’ roles in theater. Look up Yashima Gakutei next to see more of his bold, expressive prints.
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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