Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshimori. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
The print's use of bold colors and simple composition reflects the characteristics of Impressionism and Realism.
This woodblock print, created in 1860, showcases a woman adorned with a blue dress and a pink shawl. Her dark hair is styled in a bun, and she wears a gold hairpin and a necklace. The woman holds a blue cup in her right hand. The print features a blue background and includes Japanese characters in a brown rectangle at the top.
The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a traditional Japanese setting. The print's use of bold colors and simple composition reflects the characteristics of Impressionism and Realism.
To explore more works in a similar style, consider visiting the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Overview
Untitled is a woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshimori, dated to 1860. It is a representative example of the artist's work, held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, wearing a blue dress and pink shawl, with a styled bun and adorned with gold accessories. She holds a blue cup, set against a blue background with Japanese characters at the top.
Technique & Style
The work showcases bold colors and a simple composition, reflecting influences from Impressionism and Realism. The use of woodblock printing techniques allows for vibrant, layered colors.
History & Provenance
Created in 1860, the print is an example of late Edo period art. It is now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection




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