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Untitled, by Rekisentei Eiri, ink, 1783

Untitled

Rekisentei Eiri

1783

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1783 ink by Rekisentei Eiri, a Romanticism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rekisentei Eiri
When & what style?
1783 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing, standing in a landscape with mountains and water. The people are dressed in kimonos with intricate designs, and some are holding fans or other objects. In the background, there are mountains and a body of water, possibly a lake or river. One interesting detail is the use of color and pattern in the clothing and backgrounds, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist has also used subtle shading and lighting effects to add volume to the figures. If you like this style, you might also enjoy learning about the Romanticism movement.

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