Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Torii Kiyonobu. It dates from 1702 and 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 around 1702, held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a patterned robe holding a fan and a fruit basket, set against a backdrop with a flowering tree, birds, and a wavy line suggesting water. A prominent family crest implies the subject may be a performer or person of status.
Technique & Style
Bold black outlines and layered shading create a strong, three-dimensional effect in the image. The use of layered colors and shading achieves a sense of depth.
Context
The work is representative of the ukiyo-e style, characterized by its use of woodblock printing techniques to produce vivid, detailed images.
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…
