Untitled
1837
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1837
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1837 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows two white cranes standing in shallow water surrounded by tall grasses and flowers. The birds are in the center, with one facing left and the other facing right. They have long necks and legs, and their feathers are ruffled. The background is a light blue sky. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it. The colors are muted, with shades of blue, green, and brown. The brushstrokes are delicate and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of Utagawa Hiroshige.
