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Untitled

Utagawa Kunisada

1820

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Genre Scene Moon Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1820 ink by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, depicting Moon, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kunisada
When & what style?: 1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This woodblock print features a serene scene with a man and woman in traditional Japanese attire. The man, dressed in a black robe with blue accents, holds a sword and stands beside the woman, who wears a red kimono with blue and yellow patterns. She sits on the floor, holding a round fan adorned with a floral design. In the background, a tree with lush green leaves and a full moon shining through its branches creates a peaceful atmosphere. The overall mood of the image is one of tranquility and elegance. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Romanticism movement.