Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Yanagawa Shigenobu, ink
Untitled, by Yanagawa Shigenobu, ink

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Yanagawa Shigenobu. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Yanagawa Shigenobu in 1850, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in a serene indoor setting, engaged in various activities: one plays a koto, another holds a flute, and the third adjusts her hair. The scene is accompanied by Japanese poetry scrolls in the background and everyday objects on the floor.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold black outlines and a restrained color palette to emphasize the women's expressions and gestures, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Artist & collection