Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1706
Untitled, by Okumura Masanobu, ink, 1706

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1706 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 1706. The work is executed in ink and color on paper and is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four women seated on the ground, adorned in patterned robes and headpieces. One figure holds a fan, while another carries a basket containing food, conveying a sense of calm activity.

Technique & Style

The artist employs simple lines and shading to render the folds of clothing and facial features. The color palette is characterized by soft, muted tones, predominantly light browns and greens.

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.