Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Okumura Toshinobu, ink, 1730
Untitled, by Okumura Toshinobu, ink, 1730

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Toshinobu. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Okumura Toshinobu's Untitled is a monochrome woodblock print created around 1730. It is a print on paper, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men engaged in a game in a room with a tiled floor and a large drum. One man has long hair and wears a robe, while the other is dressed in a hat and robe.

Technique & Style

Rendered in monochrome with bold lines and simple shapes, the print utilizes negative space to convey a sense of calm. The composition is characterized by dramatic lighting, evoking a sense of intensity.

Context

The work's style bears some resemblance to Baroque art in its dramatic lighting and emotional intensity.

Artist & collection