Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Utagawa Yoshikazu, ink, 2
Untitled, by Utagawa Yoshikazu, ink, 2

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshikazu. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshikazu, comprising three scenes on paper in ink and color.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three juxtaposed scenes: a seated woman with a baby, a man in a top hat with a child, and a group dining indoors. The top hat, uncommon in Japan at the time, suggests the influence of Western attire.

Technique & Style

The work features bright, flat colors and stylized clothing, indicating a blend of traditional and foreign influences. The print's style is characteristic of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art known for its vivid depictions of everyday life.

History & Provenance

Created by Utagawa Yoshikazu, the print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artist & collection