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Untitled

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

1811

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral Flower Leaf

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1811 ink by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, a Romanticism work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Ryūryūkyo Shinsai
When & what style?: 1811 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a wrapped rectangular package with a label, tied with a string. The package is speckled with dark spots and has a label with Japanese characters. Behind the package are leaves and a flower with white and pink petals and a yellow center. The package appears to be made of paper or fabric, and the label suggests it may contain something valuable or important. The flower and leaves add a touch of natural beauty to the scene. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Romanticism.