Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Katsushika Hokusai in 1814.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Japonisme.

Artwork

Untitled

Katsushika Hokusai , 1814

Untitled is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled woodblock print (surimono) by Katsushika Hokusai, circa 1814, is a serene genre scene executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a tranquil evening moment: a boy in a blue robe holds a paper lantern near a shrine gate, while a woman in a red kimono follows, carrying a small bundle. The scene conveys a sense of peaceful, everyday life.

Technique & Style

Hokusai achieved the lantern's soft glow through meticulous cross-hatching, layered tiny ink lines, rather than solid color, demonstrating his mastery of subtle light effects in printmaking.

History & Provenance

Commissioned by a private poetry club, each member received a copy of this print, reflecting its exclusive, personal nature.

Context

While quieter in tone than Hokusai's more famous works (e.g., 'The Great Wave'), this piece equally showcases his attention to detail and innovative use of technique.