Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Utagawa Kunisada, ink, 1820
Untitled, by Utagawa Kunisada, ink, 1820

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kunisada. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kunisada in 1820, featuring a serene scene of a man and woman in traditional Japanese clothing.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tranquil scene of a man, armed with a sword, standing beside a seated woman holding a fan, set against a backdrop of a tree and a full moon, evoking a sense of peacefulness and refinement.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print showcases the characteristics of Japanese woodblock printing, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors used to render the figures' attire and the natural surroundings.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artist & collection