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
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyomasu I around 1700s. It is a print on paper using ink and color.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures, one standing with a sword and the other kneeling with a fan, set against a traditional Japanese backdrop featuring a bamboo plant and a roof. Their kimonos display distinct patterns, with the standing figure wearing a leaf design and the kneeling figure a checkered one.
Technique & Style
The composition is enlivened by the artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors, while the intricate patterns on the kimonos add depth and visual interest. The overall effect is one of energy and movement.
History & Provenance
The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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.
