Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a monochrome woodblock print created by Hishikawa Moronobu in 1660. It is a representative work of the artist's style and is currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of two women in a domestic setting. One woman sits on the floor with a fan, while the other tends to her hair. The simple furnishings and decorative elements, such as flower patterns and bamboo motifs, contribute to the serene atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Moronobu employed bold black lines to define shapes, contrasting with the white paper to create a sense of clarity and vitality. The use of line work is characteristic of his style, which was influential in the development of Japanese woodblock printing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hishikawa Moronobu made bold black-and-white prints of daily life in late-1600s Japan.
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