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Untitled

Utagawa Hiroshige II

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Landscape Balconi Boat Landscape

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Untitled is a 3 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige II, a Impressionism work, depicting Balconi, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Hiroshige II
When & what style?: 3 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This triptych painting shows a balcony with a man and woman in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman sits on the floor, and the man stands beside her. They look out at a body of water with boats and a mountain in the distance. The balcony has a railing with a chandelier hanging above it. The painting has many colors, including blues, greens, and reds. The woman's kimono is very colorful and has a pattern of flowers and leaves. The man's kimono is more subdued, with a geometric pattern. The background of the painting is a light blue sky. The painting is very detailed, with many small elements that add to the overall scene. It is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the 19th century. You might also like to look at the work of Utagawa Hiroshige II.