Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyonobu. It dates from 1703 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, created by Torii Kiyonobu I in 1703, is a hand-colored depiction on paper using ink and color. It is currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows three women in traditional Japanese attire kneeling on a floor, surrounded by a serene environment with a window and a wall-mounted landscape painting. The women's quiet activity and the tranquil setting evoke a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
The use of woodblock printing and hand-coloring is characteristic of the artist's style, which was influential in the development of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Torii Kiyonobu I (Japanese: 鳥居 清信; c. 1664 – 22 August 1729) was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the ukiyo-e style, who is renowned for his work on kabuki signboards and related materials. Along with his father…
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