Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Totoya Hokkei in 1830.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Totoya Hokkei , 1830

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Totoya Hokkei. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: JP1240
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1921

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Totoya Hokkei in 1830, held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in ornate robes with a fan, set against a rocky landscape with a crescent moon and clouds. Japanese poetry is inscribed in the background, a common feature of surimono prints.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink and color on paper, the print showcases Hokkei's characteristic attention to detail and use of bold colors. The combination of natural scenery and human figures was a popular theme in Japanese art during this period.