Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Utagawa Sadakage, ink, 1850
Untitled, by Utagawa Sadakage, ink, 1850

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Sadakage. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Sadakage in 1850, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a dark robe standing on a porch, with a serious expression, set against a village landscape with a red sunset and a boat on the shore.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bright colors and clear lines to convey a narrative, incorporating details such as waves and a fence to create a sense of realism.

Artist & collection