Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Ishikawa Toyonobu. It dates from 1748 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Nishimura Shigenobu in 1748, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a vibrant kimono standing before stacked boxes, holding a fan and a box, gazing upwards. His attire features intricate yellow, orange, and black designs.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink and color on paper, the woodblock print showcases the artist's skill in capturing intricate designs and serene compositions.
Context
This work is characteristic of Japanese art during the Edo period, distinct from but contemporaneous with the Baroque movement in Europe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ishikawa Toyonobu spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he carved and printed the everyday scenes of city life.
