Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1844.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1844

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1844, is a representative example of the artist's work in the ukiyo-e genre. It is executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a floral motif, featuring brightly colored flowers and a bee, set against a simple background. The image is framed by a blue and white striped border at the top, evoking a roof edge or other architectural element.

Technique & Style

Hiroshige employed a characteristic ukiyo-e style, utilizing flat colors and simple shapes to create a bold, graphic image. The flowers and leaves are rendered with smooth, curved lines, contributing to the overall sense of simplicity and clarity.

Context

As a leading ukiyo-e artist of the late Edo period, Hiroshige was known for his landscapes and depictions of natural scenes, diverging from the genre's typical focus on urban life and entertainment.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.