Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Yoshimori in 1872.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Utagawa Yoshimori , 1872

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Yoshimori. It dates from 1872 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Utagawa Yoshimori’s 1872 woodblock print depicts a three‑masted vessel bearing the United States flag amid a turbulent sea. The composition balances stark monochrome rendering of the ship with selective color in the sky and flags, creating a vivid contrast between the vessel’s form and its surrounding environment.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a Western‑style sailing ship confronting powerful waves, suggesting themes of navigation, international presence, and the encounter between Japanese artistic tradition and foreign maritime technology during the early Meiji period.

Technique & Style

Executed with traditional ukiyo‑e woodblock methods, the print combines black‑ink line work for the hull and rigging with hand‑applied pigments for the sky and flag details. The limited palette and bold outlines emphasize movement, while the colored sky—yellow and blue—provides atmospheric depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1872, the print is part of Yoshimori’s late‑career output, reflecting the era’s fascination with Western subjects. It entered the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains catalogued as an example of Meiji‑period cross‑cultural printmaking.