Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink painting by the Baroque artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1799 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The work is classified as a portrait depicting a woman. Created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1799, the piece presents a singular female figure rendered in ink on paper. As a portrait, the primary subject is the woman herself, though the available sources do not elaborate on specific iconographic details, symbolic meanings, or broader representational themes beyond this identification.
Technique & Style
Created in 1799, this portrait by Katsushika Hokusai depicts a woman using ink applied to paper. The work measures 30.8 cm in height and 14.3 cm in width. Produced in Japan, the piece is classified as a painting and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
The Untitled ink-on-paper portrait by Katsushika Hokusai, dated 1799, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The painting measures 30.8 cm in height by 14.3 cm in width and was made in Japan. No exhibition history is documented in the available sources, and no specific inventory or accession number is provided.
Overview
Katsushika Hokusai's Untitled (1799) is an ink-on-paper painting, presenting a portrait of a woman. This work captures a private, reflective moment, showcasing the artist's skill in defining form and surroundings with swift, calligraphic lines. It exemplifies his continuous exploration of human expression through minimal yet impactful strokes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.


















