Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Katsukawa Shunshō, ink, 1791
Untitled, by Katsukawa Shunshō, ink, 1791

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunshō. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Katsukawa Shunshō in 1791, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men in simple robes with shaved heads, possibly monks or actors, given the shared costume conventions in Japanese art. Their interaction and attire suggest a moment from daily life.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print showcases the nishiki-e technique. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the drapery of the robes and the use of a fan, indicating a focus on everyday life.

Artist & collection

Artist

Katsukawa Shunshō

Katsukawa Shunshō spent his life in Edo (now Tokyo), where the city’s teahouses and theaters buzzed with energy.