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Untitled

Utagawa Kuniteru

1853

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Floral Flower

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1853 ink by Utagawa Kuniteru, a Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Kuniteru
When & what style?: 1853 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This bright print shows two women in fancy robes, sitting on a porch. One holds a fan, the other a scroll. Behind them, a window frames cherry blossoms against a mountain. The floor has woven mats, and a tray sits nearby with food or tea. The artist packed in tiny details—like the swirling patterns on the women’s sleeves and the delicate flowers on their hairpins. The bold colors and busy lines make the scene feel lively. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.