Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Estate of Samuel Isham|Torii Kiyonobu I. It dates from 1749 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created around 1749, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three figures suspended above a rocky terrain, with the top figure robed and holding a fan, the middle figure nude and reaching upwards, and the third figure kneeling in patterned attire. The scene is set against a backdrop of wispy clouds and a subtle sky.
Technique & Style
Soft colors and delicate lines characterize the dreamy atmosphere of the print. Techniques such as cross-hatching may have been employed to achieve shading effects, contributing to the overall visual quality.
Artist & collection
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