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, created by Torii Kiyomasu I around 1700-1755, is a representation of a theatrical figure. Held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, it showcases the artist's skill in capturing dramatic poses and bold designs.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a performer, likely an actor, dressed in a patterned robe with polka dots, holding a fan and scroll. The stylized pose and exaggerated gestures suggest a significant figure in the theater, possibly during a performance or dramatic scene.
Technique & Style
The artist employed woodblock printing techniques to create the image, using ink and color on paper. The design features bold black and white patterns, with a simple background that highlights the figure. A lattice fence and flowering tree branch frame the scene, adding depth and context.
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.
