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Untitled

Utagawa Kuniaki II

1862

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Actor

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1862 ink by Utagawa Kuniaki II, a Impressionism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kuniaki II
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This Japanese woodblock print features two men in traditional clothing, one holding a sword and the other reaching out to him. The man with the sword wears a black robe with blue accents, while the other man is dressed in a purple robe with blue and red accents. In the background, a stack of stone bowls sits on a table, accompanied by a sign with Japanese writing. The scene is set against a serene backdrop, with a body of water and mountains visible in the distance. The overall atmosphere is one of tension and drama, as the two men appear to be engaged in a confrontation. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, explore the works of Utagawa Kuniaki II.