Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Totoya Hokkei in 1815.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Totoya Hokkei , 1815

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Totoya Hokkei. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Totoya Hokkei in 1815, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an orange lobster with long antennae and claws on a black piece of wood, set against a beige background with Japanese writing. The level of detail suggests a focus on the textures of the lobster's shell and the wood grain.

Technique & Style

The work is a surimono, a type of woodblock print known for its high-quality craftsmanship. Hokkei's use of ink and color on paper achieves a detailed representation of the subject, with visible lines indicating the shell and wood grain.

Context

As a surimono, this print was likely created for a specific occasion or audience, with the Japanese writing in the background potentially providing additional context or meaning.