Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Yashima Gakutei in 1820.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Yashima Gakutei , 1820

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Yashima Gakutei. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This diptych, created around 1820 by Yashima Gakutei, is a pair of woodblock prints in the surimono tradition, made with ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The diptych depicts a woman in red robes in two seasonal scenes: seated on a bridge and kneeling by a fence with a basket of fruit, possibly symbolizing a poetic or narrative theme.

Technique & Style

Gakutei's use of ink and color achieves fine details in the subject's clothing and surroundings, with subtle shading and texture, characteristic of surimono prints.

History & Provenance

Gakutei, a student of Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai, was active in the early 19th century as both a printmaker and kyōka poet, suggesting the work was intended for a literate, poetry-appreciating audience.

Artist & collection

Artist

Yashima Gakutei

Yashima Gakutei (Japanese: 八島岳亭; c. 1786 – 1868) was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyōka poetry and surimono works.