Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ippitsusai Bunchō, ink, 1769
Untitled, by Ippitsusai Bunchō, ink, 1769

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ippitsusai Bunchō. It dates from 1769 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Ippitsusai Bunchō around 1769. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a kneeling woman in a flowing robe, engaged with a scroll and brush, possibly reading or writing. A patterned screen and a small basket are visible in the background, creating a serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple lines and shading to convey the texture of fabric and suggest movement. The composition is characterized by a lack of extraneous detail, focusing attention on the quiet moment of the woman's activity.

Artist & collection