Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai in 1811.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai , 1811

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai's Untitled is a woodblock print from an album of surimono, created in 1811. It is a print in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a wrapped package with a label, tied with string, set against a backdrop of leaves and a flower with white and pink petals. The package's label, written in Japanese characters, implies it may contain something significant or valuable.

Technique & Style

The work is a woodblock print, a technique characteristic of Japanese art. The use of ink and color on paper is typical of surimono, a genre of prints known for their refined and intricate designs.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.