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Untitled

Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英

1790

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1790 ink by Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shun'ei 勝川春英
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This woodblock print depicts a man standing in the rain, his back to the viewer. He wears a black sleeveless top and red shorts, with a sword at his side. His hair is tied up, and he faces left, looking over his shoulder. The background features rain falling from above, with some greenery visible at the top and a few twigs on the ground. The man's posture and facial expression convey a sense of tension or unease. The artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors adds to the overall sense of drama in the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the Romanticism movement, or discover other pieces held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, consider looking into the career of Katsukawa Shun'ei.