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Untitled

Utagawa Kunisada

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Classical Antiquity Genre Scene Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 5 ink by Utagawa Kunisada, a Impressionism work, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kunisada
When & what style?: 5 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows three women in bright, patterned kimonos standing in different outdoor scenes. Each woman holds a fan or a bundle of flowers, and the background has buildings, trees, and falling blossoms. The colors are bold—reds, blues, and golds—with lots of detail in the fabrics and nature around them. Notice how the women’s poses change slightly in each panel, like a quiet story unfolding. The blossoms on the ground suggest spring, and the buildings look like traditional Japanese homes. If you like this, check out Utagawa Kunisada.