Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kikukawa Eizan in 1850.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Kikukawa Eizan , 1850

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kikukawa Eizan. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kikugawa Eizan in 1850, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a still life arrangement featuring a dark brown teapot, a bowl of mixed ingredients, and a tray with three small dishes. Japanese writing is visible in the light beige background.

Technique & Style

Eizan's use of color and composition achieves a harmonious balance, drawing attention to the central teapot and bowl while adding depth with the tray and dishes.

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…