Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Okumura Masanobu in 1715.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Okumura Masanobu , 1715

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a monochrome woodblock print created by Okumura Masanobu around 1715. It is a representative example of a Japanese print from the early 18th century.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate scene of two figures in a room with sliding doors, accompanied by a dog and floral arrangement. The simplicity of the composition belies a nuanced exploration of domestic life.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved depth and dimensionality through the strategic use of ink lines, varying in density to create areas of light and dark. This technique, characteristic of sumie woodblock prints, relies on the expressive potential of monochrome.