Untitled (Figures) 

This untitled work depicts figures in a minimalist style, characteristic of Ike no Taiga, a prominent figure in the Nanga school of Japanese painting. The artist, known for his masterful brushwork, captures a scene with a limited color palette and simple lines, suggesting a snapshot of daily life during the Edo period. The loose composition and expressive figures are indicative of the Nanga movement’s focus on naturalism and literati ideals. Taiga’s work, often inspired by Chinese art, bridged traditional Japanese painting with new aesthetic sensibilities.