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Untitled

Chôbunsai Eishi

1795

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century bird boat

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1795 ink by Chôbunsai Eishi, a Romanticism work, depicting bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Chôbunsai Eishi
When & what style?: 1795 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a triptych, divided into three panels. The left panel shows a large bird with a long neck and tail, standing in the water. The middle panel depicts a group of women in traditional Japanese clothing, gathered around a low table. The right panel shows more women, some holding fans, with a plant in the background. The women are all dressed in kimonos, with intricate designs and patterns. They seem to be enjoying each other's company, chatting and laughing. The bird in the left panel is quite striking, with its bright colors and dynamic pose. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.