Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Totoya Hokkei in 1811.

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 , 1811

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Totoya Hokkei. It dates from 1811 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 1811, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman leaning against a large wooden cup containing a sleeping cat on a red cushion, surrounded by scattered objects. The scene conveys a quiet, intimate moment between the woman and her pet, with surrounding text adding a poetic narrative.

Technique & Style

Hokkei employed simple lines and flat colors to capture the serene atmosphere, eschewing complex shading in favor of a straightforward, elegant representation.