Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Suzuki Harunobu in 1767.

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 , 1767

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1767, this woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. Executed with ink and color on paper, the work presents a quiet, outdoor scene rendered in the flat, linear aesthetic typical of mid‑eighteenth‑century Japanese prints.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts two figures seated on a wooden balcony, each dressed in contrasting patterned robes—one in red and white, the other in green and white. A flowering tree leans over the railing, while birds trace arcs in the sky, suggesting a moment of serene leisure within a garden setting.

Technique & Style

Harunobu employs clean, unmodulated lines and broad areas of color, creating a calm visual rhythm. The distant mountains are suggested with swift, wavy strokes that resemble clouds, while the black balcony railing is punctuated by small hanging lanterns, adding subtle detail without disrupting the overall flatness.

History & Provenance

The print dates to the late Edo period, a time when Harunobu was renowned for popularizing the multicolor (nishiki-e) technique. It entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition in the twentieth century, joining a broader representation of Japanese ukiyo‑e works in the museum’s print collection.