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 1700-1752, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene: a man in traditional robes stands outside a bamboo fence, holding a fan and a round object with a floral design, set against a backdrop of a hillside with trees, a small building, and fluffy clouds.
Technique & Style
The artist employs simple lines and soft colors to evoke a sense of calm, while the bamboo fence and flowing robes convey movement through gentle, curved forms.
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.
