Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Katsukawa Shunjō. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- JP123
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1914
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a late 18th-century Japanese woodblock print created by Katsukawa Shunjō around 1780, now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman dressed in a vibrant, patterned robe playing a flute, set against a backdrop featuring a bamboo plant and a tiled-roof building. Her attire and pose imply a possible role as a performer.
Technique & Style
Characterized by sharp lines and flat, bold colors (notably greens, pinks, and golds), the work exemplifies traditional techniques of Japanese woodblock printing from its era.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1780 by Katsukawa Shunjō, the print is currently housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
