Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyomitsu. It dates from 1766 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyomitsu in 1766, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in ornate robes holding a bow and arrows, likely a character from a theatrical performance, as suggested by the surrounding Japanese text.
Technique & Style
The artist employed clean lines and flat colors to emphasize the figure against a plain background, characteristic of woodblock printing techniques.
Context
The work reflects the influence of theater on this type of artwork, with the subject likely being an actor or character from a play.
Artist & collection
