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.

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.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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