Ushiwaka and the Tengu King, from the series Ushiwaka representing the Six Poets (Ushiwaka Rokkassen) 

Editor: This is Keisai Eisen's "Ushiwaka and the Tengu King," from the series Ushiwaka representing the Six Poets. The print on paper features two figures in a study. What do you see in the composition and use of color? Curator: Observe how Eisen uses line and color to delineate form and space. The figure of Ushiwaka is rendered with precise lines, while the Tengu King exhibits broader, more gestural strokes. Consider the relationship between the flat planes of color and the overall depth of the composition. Editor: So, it's about how the formal qualities create a sense of depth despite the flatness of the print? Curator: Precisely. The interplay of line, color, and form constructs a fascinating visual dynamic. We can also see the use of varying textures. Editor: I never would have noticed that without your guidance. Thanks!