Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1795.

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 Utamaro , 1795

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created around 1795 by Kitagawa Utamaro, is a representative example of the artist's work in the ukiyo-e genre. It is an untitled portrait of a woman, rendered in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bijin, or beautiful woman, standing beside a bamboo screen and adjusting a kanzashi hairpin. The intricate design on her uchikake robe and the motif of tiny cranes on her sash add to the overall elegance of the scene.

Technique & Style

Utamaro's technique is characterized by the use of soft shadows to define the subject's features, rather than bright lighting. The delicate rendering of the woman's fingers against the dark comb and the varied patterns on her clothing demonstrate the artist's skill with intricate design and subtle texture.