Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Okumura Masanobu in 1710.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Okumura Masanobu , 1710

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: JP547
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1918

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Okumura Masanobu around 1710. It is a print made with ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two men engaged in a fierce battle, one wielding a sword and the other a spear, set against a backdrop of a swirling cloud with lightning. The figures' twisted limbs and contrasting facial expressions convey a sense of intense conflict.

Technique & Style

The artist employed thick, expressive lines to capture the dynamic movement of the combatants and the turbulent cloud. The resulting composition creates a sense of urgency and heightened tension, with the figures' bulging muscles and the cloud's explosive energy contributing to the overall dramatic effect.