Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Katsukawa Shunchō in 1783.

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 , 1783

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunchō. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print created by Katsukawa Shunchō in 1783, comprising three panels of ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three elegantly dressed women strolling outdoors with children, carrying items such as baskets and fans, set against a serene background of trees, a fence, and a pond.

Technique & Style

The detailed patterns on the women's robes and the clean brushstrokes demonstrate the artist's skill with traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques, utilizing ink and color on paper.

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.