Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1832.

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 , 1832

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a series of 30 woodblock prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, created in 1832. The album is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The prints depict a dramatic scene with four men in bold, colorful costumes, conveying strong emotions. The characters' actions and attire suggest a narrative, potentially drawn from a story or theatrical performance.

Technique & Style

The prints feature sharp lines and clean colors, characteristic of woodblock printing. The use of ink and color on paper creates a vibrant visual effect, with bold costumes and a detailed background, including a blue wall with gold writing and autumn leaves.

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…