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Untitled

Rekisentei Eiri

1797

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Horse

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1797 ink by Rekisentei Eiri, a Romanticism work, depicting Horse, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Rekisentei Eiri
When & what style?: 1797 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing, gathered around a large, red, rectangular object. They are dressed in long, flowing robes with intricate patterns and designs, and some of them are wearing tall, black hats. The scene is set against a backdrop of stone walls and wooden beams. In the foreground, one of the figures is holding a long, curved object that appears to be a sword or a scythe. Another figure is standing off to the side, looking on with interest. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and introspection. The artist's use of bold colors and dynamic composition creates a sense of energy and movement, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up cross-hatching.