Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitao Masanobu in 1783.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Kitao Masanobu , 1783

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitao Masanobu. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kitao Masanobu around 1783. The print is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in a serene garden setting. One woman stands, holding an infant and wearing a dark hat and patterned robe, while the other sits on a stool, holding a fan and a tray with a teapot. The scene is framed by bare trees and a fence.

Technique & Style

The image features subtle details, such as the floral pattern on the seated woman's robe and her visible shoes. The use of line and color creates a tranquil atmosphere, characteristic of woodblock printing techniques.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Kitao Masanobu

Kitao Masanobu was a guy who did it all. In 18th-century Tokyo, he ran a tobacco shop, wrote books, and made art—often all at once. He started by drawing pictures for other writers, but soon he was writing his own…