Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Kajita Hanko, ink, 1890
Untitled, by Kajita Hanko, ink, 1890

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Kajita Hanko. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kajita Hanko in 1890, held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hospital room scene with a patient in bed, accompanied by a nurse and a military officer. The calm atmosphere and everyday details, such as a calendar on the wall, suggest a moment of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The woodblock print is executed in ink and color on paper, featuring a subdued color palette with beige walls, brown trim, and touches of blue, white, and black in the figures' clothing.

Artist & collection