Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Suzuki Harunobu in 1768.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Suzuki Harunobu , 1768

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1768, this chuban woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu presents a nocturnal scene of two women, identified as Kasamori Osen and Kasamori‑inari. Executed in ink and color on paper, the work belongs to the genre of ukiyo‑e portrait prints.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows the pair strolling beneath a red paper lantern. One figure holds a fan while the other carries a baby on her back, suggesting a domestic or ritual procession. Snow rests on their sandals and the temple gate behind them, evoking a quiet winter night.

Technique & Style

Harunobu achieved the delicate palette with a limited number of carved blocks. The red lantern is rendered in two passes—first the outline, then a translucent overlay—to simulate the glow of light on the snowy ground, giving the image a subtle depth despite its economical means.

Context

The print exemplifies the mid‑Edo period interest in everyday life scenes, known as genre pictures. By focusing on ordinary figures in a serene setting, Harunobu aligns with contemporary trends that celebrated the beauty of ordinary moments.