Twee mannen 1849

"Twee mannen" (Two Men), created in 1849 by Japanese artist Tachibana Morikuni (1679-1748), is a pair of woodblock prints depicting two figures in profile. The composition on the left features a man sitting with his legs crossed, while the right side shows a man lying down, both figures are rendered with stark simplicity and subtle shading. These prints demonstrate Morikuni's mastery of ink wash and linework, a style characteristic of his later works. This striking composition is an excellent example of the artist's unique and refined style.