Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Chôbunsai Eishi in 1797.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Chôbunsai Eishi , 1797

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Chôbunsai Eishi. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled triptych is a set of three woodblock prints created by Chōbunsai Eishi around 1797. The work is executed in ink and color on paper, exemplifying the ukiyo-e style.

Subject & Meaning

The triptych depicts a group of elegantly dressed women in a dynamic scene, possibly set in a street or garden. The women's poses and interactions convey a sense of everyday life, with some walking, sitting, or kneeling, while one observes another person through a window.

Technique & Style

Eishi's use of bold black lines creates a sense of movement and depth, while soft colors such as pinks, greens, and earthy browns contribute to a calm atmosphere. Delicate details, including flowers and clouds, add texture to the scene.

History & Provenance

Chōbunsai Eishi, a member of the Fujiwara clan and former samurai, turned to art after leaving his stipended position under the Shōgun. He studied under Kano Eisen'in Michinobu before becoming a prominent ukiyo-e printmaker.

Artist & collection

Artist

Chôbunsai Eishi

Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…