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Untitled

Suzuki Harunobu

1748

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque Ukiyo-e 18th Century Rooster

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1748 ink by Suzuki Harunobu, a Baroque work, depicting Rooster, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?: 1748 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

Two people in traditional Japanese clothing stand on a raised wooden porch. The person on the left holds a sword and a fan, while the one on the right wears a patterned robe and holds a scroll. A rooster perches on the steps below them, and a few small objects lie scattered on the floor. The background shows sliding doors with cherry blossoms painted on them. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, a style that makes the scene feel lively yet precise. The rooster’s bright feathers stand out against the muted tones of the clothing and building. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.