Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Keisai Eisen in 1838.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Keisai Eisen , 1838

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Keisai Eisen. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Keisai Eisen around 1838. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a crowded boat on a serene river, with passengers in traditional attire. Some sit under umbrellas, while others lean over the sides, amidst a backdrop of trees, buildings, and pedestrians on a hillside path.

Technique & Style

Eisen employed simple shapes and bold colors to convey a sense of movement and vitality. The composition captures the tension between the boat's crowdedness and the calmness of the rower.