Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1763.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Torii Kiyonaga , 1763

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1763 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print on paper by Torii Kiyonaga, created around 1763. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man standing on a balcony, holding a fan and a scroll, with a flowering tree and a simple fence behind him. The scene is serene, with the man's gaze directed off to the side, suggesting a moment of contemplation or distraction.

Technique & Style

Kiyonaga employed fine lines and shading to convey texture, particularly in the man's robe, where the effect is reminiscent of embroidery. Soft colors, including pinks, grays, and browns, are used in conjunction with black outlines to achieve a balance between subtlety and definition.