Untitled

Untitled

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

1924

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This ink drawing shows two figures bent over near a large plant with long, wavy leaves. One person is holding what looks like a small tool or basket, while the other leans in close. Around them, the page is filled with quick sketches of animals—a cow, a bird, and a fish—plus plants and trees drawn in loose, sketchy lines. The artist used shading and overlapping lines to give depth to the figures and leaves, making some areas look darker and others lighter. The whole scene feels like a quick, lively study rather than a polished finish. If you like this style, check out more works by Yasuo Kuniyoshi.

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