Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitao Shigemasa. 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 Shigemasa in 1783, held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three people in an intimate setting: a central figure smoking a pipe, a woman to the left holding a fan, and another woman to the right adjusting her sleeve. The scene conveys a sense of everyday domesticity.
Technique & Style
The work combines bold colors with intricate patterns, showcasing the artist's attention to detail. The delicate rendering of objects, such as the fan and the curling smoke, adds to the overall visual effect.
Artist & collection
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