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Untitled, by Uchimasa, ink, 1742

Untitled

Uchimasa

1742

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1742 ink by Uchimasa, a Baroque work, depicting Boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Uchimasa
When & what style?
1742 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman in the back is wearing a red kimono and has her hair in a bun. She's holding a long pole and has a fan in her other hand. The woman in the front is wearing a gray kimono and is sitting in a red boat. She's looking up at the other woman. The background is light brown, and there are some plants visible behind the women. The overall atmosphere is peaceful. If you like this style, you might want to check out more works from the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Artist

Uchimasa

Uchimasa made single-sheet woodblock prints in ink and delicate color. In *Untitled*, a willow’s branches dip over a quiet river, its reflection mirrored in still water. The palette stays muted except for a single red…

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