Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Katsukawa Shunchō in 1788.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Katsukawa Shunchō , 1788

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunchō. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Katsukawa Shunchō around 1788. It is a representative work of the artist's style and is currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four individuals in traditional Japanese attire. The scene features two women in the background holding ornate fans, while a woman in the foreground carries a flowering branch and a man leans forward, gazing downward.

Technique & Style

The print showcases intricate designs on the fans and bold black-and-white patterns on the women's robes. The faces are rendered simply yet expressively, conveying calm and seriousness.

Artist & collection

Artist

Katsukawa Shunchō

Katsukawa Shunchō lived in Edo (now Tokyo) during the late 1700s, a time when floating-world prints—colorful scenes of theater, courtesans, and everyday life—were all the rage.