Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kikukawa Eizan in 1742.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Kikukawa Eizan , 1742

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Kikukawa Eizan. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print created by Kikugawa Eizan in 1742, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three nocturnal river scenes, with crowded bridges and numerous boats. Figures lean over the sides or wave, set against dark backgrounds illuminated by glowing lanterns.

Technique & Style

Eizan employed flat colors and sharp lines to convey the scene, using bold hues like red, green, and blue to create visual contrast.

Context

The work is part of a broader thematic exploration of boats and bridges, common subjects in Japanese art of the period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kikukawa Eizan

Kikukawa Eizan was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints. He first studied with his father, Eiji, a minor painter of the Kanō school, and subsequently with Suzuki Nanrei (1775–1844), of the Shijō…