Untitled
1814
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1814
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1814 ink by Utagawa Kuninao, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a woman in a kimono, holding a fan to her face. She wears a red and white robe with a blue and white patterned sash. The background is a light beige color. The woman's kimono is decorated with intricate designs, including stripes and geometric patterns. Her hair is long and dark, and she wears a straw hat. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. This painting is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and beauty. To learn more about this style, look up the Romanticism movement.