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Untitled, by Kobayashi Kiyochika, ink, 1874

Untitled

Kobayashi Kiyochika

1874

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1874 ink by Kobayashi Kiyochika, a Impressionism work, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Kobayashi Kiyochika
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting features a large tree with white blossoms and dark branches, set against a blue background. The tree's trunk is thick and gnarled, with visible knots and texture. In the background, a subtle landscape is visible, with what appears to be hills or mountains in the distance. The overall effect is one of serenity and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art and its influence on Western artists, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Kobayashi Kiyochika
Artist

Kobayashi Kiyochika

Kiyochika grew up in Tokyo when the city was turning from samurai streets into a modern capital.

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