Untitled
1840
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
Artist
Keisai Eisen
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
See the richer artist page1840
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1840 ink by Keisai Eisen, a Romanticism work, depicting Animal, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a small wooden boat floating on calm water, carrying four people. One person stands at the front, holding a long pole, while the others sit inside. The background has a quiet river scene with trees, fields, and a few huts with thatched roofs. Birds fly or swim nearby, and the sky is light with soft clouds. The Japanese text at the top is a poem, adding meaning to the peaceful scene. The artist used simple colors and clean lines to keep it calm and balanced. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists create depth with lines.
Eisen lived in Edo (now Tokyo) when the city pulsed with theaters, teahouses, and woodblock prints.
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