Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyomasu I. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled woodblock print on paper was created by Torii Kiyomasu I around 1700s.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in ornate attire standing outdoors, holding a large fan and a striped drum with a handle. His robe features vibrant colors and patterns, set against a backdrop of trees and clouds.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple shapes and bold lines to render the image. The fan, while resembling a real one, is exaggerated in size, highlighting the artist's stylistic choices.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Torii Kiyomasu was the shop name of a printmaker in Edo—modern Tokyo—who spent his short career plastering the city with bold, eye-catching posters.
