Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1794.

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 , 1794

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, created around 1794, featuring a serene scene of a woman and child. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate moment between a woman and a child. The woman, seated on a mat, gazes down at the child beside her, who is dressed in a simple red outfit and reaches up towards her. The plain background emphasizes their quiet interaction.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved texture in the woman's robe through tiny, repeating lines, a technique used frequently in Utamaro's work. This method, akin to cross-hatching, conveys fabric texture without relying on shading, showcasing the artist's skill in using line work to create detail.