Artwork
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Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunkō. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Katsukawa Shunkō in 1784, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in dark attire and a tall black hat, holding a fan and sword, with a sash featuring a flower design. A large umbrella with a curved handle is visible behind him.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple shapes and flat colors to emphasize the figure. The umbrella's ribs are rendered with swift, sharp lines, evoking a sketch-like quality. The use of bold lines is also notable in the figure's facial features.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsukawa Shunkō spent his life in Edo, where crowded theaters and teahouses buzzed around him.
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