Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Kajita Hanko, ink, 1900
Untitled, by Kajita Hanko, ink, 1900

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Kajita Hanko. It dates from 1900 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 around 1900, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a simple interior scene with three figures: a uniformed man, a woman in an apron, and a child drawing on a board. The woman's attire suggests a possible role as a nurse, while the child's activity is rendered in a straightforward and unidealized manner.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the work showcases the characteristics of woodblock printing.

Context

The scene may be related to themes of illness or caregiving, as hinted at by the woman's apron and the man's uniform.

Artist & collection