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Untitled, by Katsukawa Shunchō, ink, 1778

Untitled

Katsukawa Shunchō

1778

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1778 ink by Katsukawa Shunchō, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Katsukawa Shunchō
When & what style?
1778 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows three women in flowing robes and tall hats, standing in a line. The woman on the left holds a fan, the middle one stands with hands folded, and the smallest one clutches a fan too. Their clothes have soft, swirling patterns, and the background is plain, letting them stand out. Notice how the artist used simple lines and flat colors to create a calm, elegant scene. The women’s poses look natural but stylized, like they’re posing for a portrait. If you like this style, check out Katsukawa Shunchō.

About the artist

Artist

Katsukawa Shunchō

Katsukawa Shunchō lived in Edo (now Tokyo) during the late 1700s, a time when floating-world prints—colorful scenes of theater, courtesans, and everyday life—were all the rage.

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