Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyonobu. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyonobu I in 1748, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in a yellow robe playing a stringed instrument, accompanied by a kneeling woman holding a fan. Both figures wear stylized makeup and elaborate costumes, suggesting a performance, likely from a theatrical play.
Technique & Style
The print features bold black patterns on the man's robe and sharp lines on his face, characteristic of the artist's style. The use of ink and color on paper is typical of woodblock printing.
Context
The image is likely related to the world of theater, as the Torii school of artists often depicted actors and performances.
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…
