Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1710.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1710

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, an untitled portrait by Kitagawa Utamaro dated to 1710, is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Executed with ink and color on paper, the work exemplifies the ukiyo-e tradition of early eighteenth‑century Japan.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts three women inside a modest interior. One figure sits on the floor, holding a brush and a fan, while the other two stand, dressed in vivid red and green kimonos and adorned with black hair ornaments. Paper lanterns suspend from the ceiling, creating a quiet domestic atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Utamaro employs strong, clean outlines and flat areas of pigment, giving the composition a restrained yet animated quality. The limited palette and simplified facial expressions convey a sense of focused calm, characteristic of his portraiture of everyday subjects.

History & Provenance

Created in 1710, the print has remained in the public domain and was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s Japanese prints collection.