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Untitled, by Utagawa Hiroshige, ink, 1840

Untitled

Utagawa Hiroshige

1840

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1840 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Hiroshige
When & what style?
1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows birds and flowers in a Japanese setting. It's a woodblock print with ink and color on paper. The artist used simple lines and colors to create a sense of calm. The flowers and birds are arranged in a way that looks natural. This was a common style in Japanese art at the time, often used to decorate homes. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: 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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