Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Yoshitora in 1858.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Utagawa Yoshitora , 1858

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Yoshitora. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Yoshitora around 1858. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a dynamic pose, wearing a black robe with red and blue patterned sleeves, holding a striped fan and surrounded by simple shapes including a hanging scroll, lantern, and sign with text. The text on the sign resembles a play script, suggesting a performance scene.

Technique & Style

The print features bold colors against a plain background, with the flowing robe conveying a sense of movement. The composition emphasizes the figure through the use of simple shapes and vibrant colors.