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Untitled

Totoya Hokkei

1830

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Mythology Fish

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1830 ink by Totoya Hokkei, a Romanticism work, depicting Fish, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Totoya Hokkei
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman riding a large fish, with her dark hair styled in a bun and wearing a red kimono adorned with various designs. She holds a sword in her right hand, while her left hand grasps the fish's fin. The fish has a distinctive black and white pattern on its body, with a large eye and mouth. In the background, there are waves and a few flowers. The woman's kimono features intricate designs, including what appears to be a wave pattern. The overall scene is one of dynamic movement, with the woman and fish seemingly in motion. This painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.