Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kitao Shigemasa in 1772.

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 Shigemasa , 1772

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitao Shigemasa. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kitao Shigemasa around 1772, executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene garden scene, with a wooden pavilion as its focal point. Figures relax within and around the pavilion, set against a backdrop of trees, plants, and a distant pond and bridge.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple lines and flat colors to achieve a sense of depth, with elements like rooftops and trees rendered in a stylized, two-dimensional manner. Shadows are used to create a sense of spatial recession.