Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kuang Xü in 1922.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Kuang Xü , 1922

Untitled is an ink print by Kuang Xü. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Kuang Xü in 1922, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a peacock standing beside a tree branch against a bright red background, with a small dragon-like creature below it amidst cloud-like designs. The peacock's feathers feature intricate white patterns, and its tail is spread in curved shapes.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold red ink and white outlines to create a striking visual effect. The image is surrounded by calligraphic writing, forming a decorative border. The use of polychrome woodblock printing allowed for vibrant colors and detailed patterns.

松牡丹孔雀図|Peacocks, Pine Tree, and Peonies, Lü Ji

Artist & collection

Artist

Kuang Xü

Chinese, 1874–1909|Chinese, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736–1795)

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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