Untitled
1813
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1813
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1813 ink by Katsushika Hokusen, a Romanticism work, depicting food, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a small wooden box with a lid that opens to reveal a painted rooster and chicks inside. On top of the box sit two decorated jars with red and blue patterns, each topped with a red bow and a small fan. The background is mostly plain, with some Japanese writing scattered around the edges. The rooster inside the box is bright yellow with a red face and comb, while the chicks are smaller and lighter. The jars look like they could hold tea or medicine, and the whole scene feels carefully arranged. If you like this, check out the artist Katsushika Hokusen.
