Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Shūchōdō Monoyana in 1796.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Shūchōdō Monoyana , 1796

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Shūchōdō Monoyana. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Shūchōdō Monoyana in 1796. It is a surimono, a type of print typically made for special occasions.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a bamboo tray holding a red fan, a black fan, and a small white pouch, set against a beige background. Japanese text surrounds the image. The objects may hold symbolic or poetic significance, as was common in surimono.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in ink and color on paper using the woodblock technique. The level of detail, such as the black dots on the red fan and the red stamp on the pouch, suggests a high degree of craftsmanship.

History & Provenance

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