Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1712 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 1712, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a simple scene of three figures: a man in a patterned garment and tall hat, a child holding a flowering branch, and a woman in a long robe with floral motifs on her sleeve. Both adults hold fans.
Technique & Style
The image features sharp, detailed lines, particularly in the rendering of fabrics and faces. The color palette is subdued, dominated by black with accents of red. The level of detail suggests the use of techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth.
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.



















