Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera painting by the Impressionist artist Shibata Zeshin. It dates from 1879 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
The painting Untitled (1879) by Shibata Zeshin is a fan‑mounted album leaf rendered in tempera on paper that depicts a traditional Japanese landscape.
The painting Untitled (1879) by Shibata Zeshin is a fan‑mounted album leaf rendered in tempera on paper that depicts a traditional Japanese landscape. Its subject is a naturalistic scene of mountains and water, a genre the artist specialized in, reflecting the aesthetic emphasis on subtle, fleeting scenery characteristic of late‑Edo period works. The piece was created in Japan and later entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s holdings of Asian paintings.
Technique & Style
Created in 1879, this landscape work by Shibata Zeshin is executed as a fan painting that has been mounted as an album leaf. The artist employed tempera on paper as the primary medium, a technique that allows for the distinct handling and finish characteristic of the piece. Classified as a painting, the work presents a landscape genre composition.
The physical support consists of paper, which serves as the ground for the tempera application, reflecting the specific material choices associated with this format and period.
History & Provenance
The work, an untitled landscape fan painting mounted as an album leaf, was created by Shibata Zeshin in Japan in 1879. Executed in tempera on paper, the piece dates specifically to January 1, 1879, according to established records. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The work Untitled, a fan painting mounted as an album leaf created by Shibata Zeshin in 1879, is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While the museum houses the piece, the provided sources do not specify an inventory or accession number for this specific artwork. The sources also contain no information regarding the painting's exhibition history or public display record.
Overview
Untitled is a tempera painting by Shibata Zeshin, created in 1879. This work, executed on paper, takes the form of a fan painting that has been subsequently mounted as an album leaf. It represents a distinctive example of Zeshin's diverse artistic output, showcasing his skill in traditional Japanese painting techniques.
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