Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1635
Untitled, by Unknown, paint, 1635

Untitled is a paint painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1990.231

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a double-panel painting featuring two women on each panel, created using mineral pigments on cedar. The panels are designed to slide, and the artwork showcases vibrant kimonos against a dark wood grain background.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two pairs of women standing and facing each other, with their arms bent and hands raised. The women's kimonos display a range of colors, with blue and orange on the left panel and red and green on the right.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs a traditional technique involving mineral pigments on cedar, a method associated with a particular historical style. The use of this technique and the resulting visual effect are characteristic of a specific artistic period.

舞姫図・紅葉蒔絵衝立|Freestanding Screen with Dancer
舞姫図・紅葉蒔絵衝立|Freestanding Screen with Dancer, Unknown

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Unknown in 1635.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Baroque.