Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Chōkōsai Eishō in 1798.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Chōkōsai Eishō , 1798

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Chōkōsai Eishō. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Chōkōsai Eishō around 1798. It is a portrait of a woman, executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a three-quarter pose, wearing a black and gold headdress and a light pink robe. A fan is tucked into her sleeve, and her face is turned slightly away from the viewer.

Technique & Style

The artist employed fine lines to create shading on the woman's face and headdress, achieving depth with subtlety. This technique, characteristic of Japanese prints from the period, relies on the strategic use of lines to convey volume and texture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Chōkōsai Eishō

Chōkōsai Eishō (鳥高斎栄昌, fl. 1790s) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He also used the name Shōeidō (昌栄堂). Eishō's personal details are unknown. His works that remain show a practised skill, so it is likely that they…