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Untitled

Katsukawa Shunchō

1786

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e 18th Century Genre Scene Garden

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1786 ink by Katsukawa Shunchō, a Romanticism work, depicting Garden, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shunchō
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a group of women in bright, patterned robes standing and sitting in a room with open windows. Outside, you can see gardens with trees in bloom and a few people walking. The women wear different hairstyles and hold fans or scrolls, while one sits on the floor with a tray of food. The walls have sliding doors, and the whole scene looks calm and detailed. Notice how the artist uses simple lines and flat colors to create a lively but orderly scene. The women’s robes are bold reds, greens, and blues, making them stand out against the softer background. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build depth with lines.

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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