Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Shōkadō Shōjō.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Nihonga.

Artwork

Untitled

Shōkadō Shōjō

Untitled is an ink painting by the Nihonga artist Shōkadō Shōjō. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a landscape painting on an eight-panel folding screen created by Shōkadō Shōjō in 1783. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The screen depicts tall grasses with simple lines and soft ink washes, accompanied by subtle landscape elements such as clouds and tiny hills at the bottom of each panel.

Technique & Style

The artist employed quick, loose brushstrokes to convey movement in the plants, and used gold highlights on some stems. The background is left light, evoking a misty atmosphere. Tiny red seals are discreetly placed near the bottom of each panel.