Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1830.

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 Kuniyoshi , 1830

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi around 1830. It is a landscape scene printed with ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a village by water on a snowy night, with a tall cliff and bare trees. A bright red lantern hangs from one tree, providing a focal point amidst the predominantly dark and cold tones.

Technique & Style

Produced using the woodblock printing technique, the image is characterized by bold colors and simple forms, suggesting it was intended for quick viewing.

History & Provenance

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

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Kuniyoshi grew up in old Tokyo when the city was still called Edo. His dad ran a silk shop, but Kuniyoshi loved anything with pictures—scrolls, screens, comic books. He talked his way into the Utagawa school, a kind of…