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Untitled

Kitagawa Utamaro

1798

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1798 ink by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1798 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman with dark hair styled in a high, elaborate updo held by wooden pins. She wears a pink robe with white flower patterns and a black sleeve. Her face is calm, with soft lines and a faint smile. Notice the tiny details in her clothing—like the way the fabric folds—and the fan tucked in the corner. The artist used simple lines and flat colors to create a striking portrait. Look up Kitagawa Utamaro to see more of his work.