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Untitled, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1845

Untitled

Utagawa Hiroshige

1845

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1845 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a bird in flight, its wings spread wide, against a backdrop of snow-covered flowers. The bird's feathers are rendered in shades of brown and white, while the flowers are a vibrant red. The branches of the flowers are bare, with only a few leaves remaining. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold lines and vivid colors, with a focus on capturing the beauty of nature. The use of snow-covered flowers adds a sense of tranquility to the scene. For more works featuring birds, explore the art of Utagawa Hiroshige.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Hiroshige
Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.

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