Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里 in 1791.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里 , 1791

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a late 18th-century woodblock print by Japanese artist Chōkyōsai Eiri, dated circa 1791. Executed in ink and color on paper, it is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate domestic scene with two women. One, seated on a low platform, gazes downward while holding a fan, conveying contemplation or modesty. The other attends to the first's sleeve, suggesting a moment of quiet, personal interaction. Both figures wear traditional attire, including robes and black hair ornaments, emphasizing their cultural context.

Technique & Style

The work utilizes traditional Japanese woodblock print techniques, characterized by the strategic use of ink and selective color application on woodblock paper. Notably, the artist employs line work, including cross-hatching, to achieve shading and depth without relying on full-color saturation, demonstrating a nuanced approach to visual storytelling.

History & Provenance

Created around 1791 by Chōkyōsai Eiri, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Metropolitan Museum of Art is not detailed here. Its current holdings at the museum ensure its preservation and study.

Artist & collection

Artist

Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里

Chōkyōsai Eiri’s color woodblock prints and paintings show stylish women in everyday scenes—like the pair at a window and the one out for a stroll in *Two pairs of beauties* (1795–96).