Untitled
1838
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1838
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1838 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark blue bird perched on a branch heavy with bright yellow and orange flowers. The flowers hang in clusters, some still in bud form, while the bird faces left, its feathers sharp and detailed. Thin green leaves and a few red buds add contrast to the warm colors. The artist used bold, flat colors and clean lines to keep the focus on nature’s simplicity. The background is mostly blank, letting the flowers and bird stand out. Look up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see more of his nature-focused prints.
