Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1796 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Toyokuni I in 1796. It is a print on paper, using ink and color.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man walking to the right, dressed in a green kimono with a red lining, and carrying a sword and a large floral-patterned fan. He is barefoot, and the dark background highlights his figure.
Technique & Style
The work is a portrait woodblock print, showcasing the artist's use of color and composition to draw attention to the subject.
History & Provenance
The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.

















