Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kikukawa Eizan in 1742.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Kikukawa Eizan , 1742

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Kikukawa Eizan. It dates from 1742 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: JP3055
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Morris Manges, in memory of her husband, Dr. Morris Manges, 1947

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print created by Kikugawa Eizan in 1742, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three nocturnal river scenes, with crowded bridges and numerous boats. Figures lean over the sides or wave, set against dark backgrounds illuminated by glowing lanterns.

Technique & Style

Eizan employed flat colors and sharp lines to convey the scene, using bold hues like red, green, and blue to create visual contrast.

Context

The work is part of a broader thematic exploration of boats and bridges, common subjects in Japanese art of the period.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kikukawa Eizan

Kikukawa Eizan was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints. He first studied with his father, Eiji, a minor painter of the Kanō school, and subsequently with Suzuki Nanrei (1775–1844), of the Shijō school.…