Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitagawa Kikumaro in 1815.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Kitagawa Kikumaro , 1815

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Kikumaro. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kitagawa Kikumaro around 1815. It is a print on paper using ink and color.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman wearing a tall, dark hat adorned with a fan. She holds a stringed instrument, possibly a biwa, and appears to be adjusting it. Her attire is simple yet colorful, featuring soft pinks, blues, and a patterned sleeve.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold black outlines and flat colors, creating sharp, defined shapes. The composition is playful, with the fan on the hat resembling a second head. The use of bold lines and flat colors is characteristic of the artist's style.