Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kubo Shunman in 1788.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Kubo Shunman , 1788

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kubo Shunman. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kubo Shunman in 1788, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bird with distinctive long feathers standing on a rock or branch, surrounded by stylized flowers and leaves, accompanied by Japanese writing in cursive script on the left.

Technique & Style

The bird is rendered in detailed, realistic style with textured feathers, while the flowers and leaves are more stylized with bold lines and bright colors, blending naturalism and decorative elements.

Context

This surimono, a type of luxury woodblock print, exemplifies Japanese art of the late 18th century, characterized by a blend of realism and stylization.