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Untitled

Ippyotei Yoshikuni

1853

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Actor Lantern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1853 ink by Ippyotei Yoshikuni, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Ippyotei Yoshikuni
When & what style?: 1853 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a man seated on a low wooden table. He is dressed in a white kimono with brown floral patterns and wears traditional Japanese footwear. The man holds a red object in his right hand, while his left hand grasps a fan. To his left lies a red and gold bowl on a checkered mat. The background of the print is a subtle gradient, transitioning from black at the top to a light beige towards the bottom. A red and gold lantern hangs from the top-right corner, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The intricate details and serene atmosphere of this print invite the viewer to explore the world of traditional Japanese art, particularly the Romanticism movement.