Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Suzuki Harunobu in 1765.

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 , 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

Created around 1765 by Suzuki Harunobu, this woodblock print presents a solitary figure moving through a gentle snowfall. Rendered on paper with ink and multiple colors, the composition balances a muted palette of pinks and blues, evoking the quiet atmosphere of a winter morning.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a woman dressed in a long kimono, holding a paper umbrella as she walks beneath drifting snow. Though the print bears no explicit title, the inclusion of snow and the umbrella suggests themes of transience and seasonal contemplation common in Edo‑period visual poetry.

Technique & Style

Harunobu employed the relatively new nishiki-e method, which allowed for the simultaneous use of several color blocks. This early full‑color approach replaced earlier monochrome or hand‑colored prints, giving the work its delicate tonal harmony and soft visual texture.

History & Provenance

The print is catalogued as untitled and is attributed to Harunobu’s prolific output during the mid‑1760s, a period when he pioneered multi‑color woodblock techniques. It remains in the collection of a Japanese museum, where it is displayed as an example of early nishiki-e and seasonal genre imagery.