1797
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1797 ink by Chôbunsai Eishi, a Romanticism work, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of women in flowing robes and tall hats, moving through a scene that looks like a busy street or garden. Some are walking, others sit or kneel, and one woman is peering through a window at another person inside. The colors are soft—pinks, greens, and earthy browns—with lots of black outlines and delicate details like flowers and clouds. Notice how the artist uses bold black lines to show movement and depth, especially with the woman bending forward. The scene feels lively but also calm, like a snapshot of daily life. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build texture with lines.
Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎 栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…
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