Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ishikawa Toyomasa, ink, 1767
Untitled, by Ishikawa Toyomasa, ink, 1767

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ishikawa Toyomasa. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Ishikawa Toyomasa around 1767, held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a lively scene of people in vibrant attire, with figures crowded together on a green floor, some carrying instruments or bags, while others stand on a rooftop balcony playing a flute.

Technique & Style

The artist employed flat colors and strong outlines to convey a sense of energy and movement, characteristic of the woodblock print technique, which relies on ink and color on paper.

Artist & collection