Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1770
Untitled, by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1770

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled woodblock print, created by Suzuki Harunobu around 1770, is a representative example of Japanese printmaking from the late 18th century. It is currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an intimate scene of a man and woman in a simple, traditionally furnished room. The woman stands beside a table with tea utensils, while the man sits on a tatami mat with a sword nearby, suggesting a domestic moment between two individuals.

Technique & Style

The image is characterized by flat, bright colors and clean lines, typical of the ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock printing. The composition includes a range of elements, such as wooden shelves, a tree outside the room, and a red pillar, which add to the scene's tranquility.

Artist & collection