Artwork
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Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Okumura Masanobu in 1716, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three traditionally dressed individuals: a man smoking a pipe on a bench, accompanied by two women, one also smoking and the other carrying a large box.
Technique & Style
Rendered in monochrome with bold lines and simple shapes, the composition utilizes negative space to evoke a sense of calmness.
Context
The work exemplifies Okumura Masanobu's style, characteristic of his period and artistic influence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Okumura Masanobu lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city was a flashy, fast-growing hub of theater, gossip, and new ideas.
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