Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1790.

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 , 1790

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled woodblock print, created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1790, is a serene depiction of a woman in a pale kimono.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman fanning herself with a round paper uchiwa, her hair adorned with long kanzashi sticks, as she gazes downward with a subtle smile.

Technique & Style

Utamaro employed soft colors, including pinks and grays, to evoke the gentle light of early morning, characteristic of his work in this period.

Context

This print is one of many similar works by Utamaro, who produced hundreds of such images, though this particular example is distinguished by its quieter tone.