Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Hokucho Joren in 1850.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Hokucho Joren , 1850

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Hokucho Joren. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print by Hokucho Joren, created in 1850, and is part of a collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a folded paper fan on a black stand, adorned with a yellow background, painted flower, and dark branches, tied with a green ribbon and bearing a red stamp with Japanese characters. The surrounding text suggests it was part of a special set, possibly exchanged among friends during holidays.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper as part of a surimono album, the print showcases the artist's skill in woodblock printing, with intricate details such as the patterned green ribbon and the red stamp.