Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Suzuki Harunobu in 1760.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Untitled

Suzuki Harunobu , 1760

Untitled is an ink print by the Baroque artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1760 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

These elements collectively illustrate the aesthetic of the ukiyo-e genre, specifically the nishiki-e style developed by Suzuki Harunobu.

The woodblock print depicts a scene featuring a Kamuro, a young female attendant, alongside a yūjo, or courtesan, set within the pleasure quarters of Edo-period Japan. The composition includes specific cultural artifacts such as a wagasa (paper umbrella), a chōchin (paper lantern), and geta (wooden sandals), which ground the figures in their social and physical environment. These elements collectively illustrate the aesthetic of the ukiyo-e genre, specifically the nishiki-e style developed by Suzuki Harunobu.

The work captures a moment of daily life and fashion, emphasizing the visual culture of the floating world through its detailed rendering of attire and accessories.

Technique & Style

Created in 1760, this work is a woodblock print executed in ink and color on paper. Classified within the ukiyo-e tradition, it is specifically identified as a nishiki-e, a full-color printing technique characteristic of the artist's period. The formal composition depicts a Kamuro alongside traditional objects including a wagasa, chōchin, geta, and yūjo. The physical support measures 25.4 cm in height and 19.4 cm in width.

History & Provenance

Untitled is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, created in 1760. The work depicts a young woman with a parasol, clogs, and a lantern, reflecting typical ukiyo-e subjects of the period. It is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, listed under the genre ukiyo-e and the material paper with ink. The print measures 25.4 cm in height and 19.4 cm in width.

Overview

Created in 1760, this woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu presents a brief, everyday scene rendered in ink and color on paper. The composition centers on a woman in a vivid kimono, sheltering herself with a paper umbrella while standing on wet ground, accompanied by two partially concealed girls.

Context

The work belongs to a period when ukiyo-e artists increasingly depicted ordinary scenes, moving beyond the earlier focus on courtesans and actors. The inclusion of everyday objects such as umbrellas and geta underscores the shift toward representing the lived experience of Edo’s urban residents.