Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1745
Untitled, by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1745

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1745 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 around 1745. It is a print on paper using ink and color.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tall figure in a patterned robe, holding a flute and wearing sandals. The figure's hair is styled high and they gaze to the side. The image conveys a sense of elegance through the subject's pose and attire.

Technique & Style

Fine lines and shading create depth in the print, particularly in the folds of the clothing. The use of bold black-and-white patterns in the robe is characteristic of Japanese woodblock prints from this period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Okumura Masanobu

Artist

Okumura Masanobu

Okumura Masanobu lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city was a flashy, fast-growing hub of theater, gossip, and new ideas.