Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1765
Untitled, by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1765

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Suzuki Harunobu around 1765. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene woman in a flowing robe, grasping a staff adorned with a small plant and yellow flowers. Her neatly styled hair is topped with a simple headpiece, and the plain background emphasizes her figure and the botanical elements.

Technique & Style

Characteristic of Japanese prints from this period, the artist employed flat colors and bold outlines. The robe's folds are rendered in a way that evokes the texture of fabric, achieved through the skilled use of woodblock printing techniques.

Artist & collection