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Untitled

Hasegawa Sadanobu

1867

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Emperor Interior

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1867 ink by Hasegawa Sadanobu, a Impressionism work, depicting Emperor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hasegawa Sadanobu
When & what style?: 1867 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows three panels packed with people in bright robes. The left two scenes look like a big outdoor gathering with tents, banners, and a crowd sitting on mats. The right panel shows a room with rows of seated people in blue and red, facing a raised platform. Some hold fans or scrolls, and a few stand near the front. Notice the bold colors—lots of blues, reds, and golds—used to show different groups. The people’s faces are simple but expressive, and the background has a mix of nature and buildings. Check out Hasegawa Sadanobu to see how he blended everyday scenes with tradition.