Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu, ink, 1895
Untitled, by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu, ink, 1895

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print created by Yōshū Chikanobu in 1895, comprising three panels of ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women seated on a red mat, each engaged with an object: a fan and box, a parasol, or a basket. Their elaborate, flower-patterned robes and neatly styled hair suggest a serene, domestic scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employs bold outlines and flat, unshaded colors to define the figures, emphasizing their vibrant attire and poses. The parasol's intricate decoration with green leaves and purple flowers is a notable detail, showcasing Chikanobu's attention to pattern and texture.

History & Provenance

This triptych is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Artist & collection