Untitled
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1850 paint by Utagawa (Gountei) Sadahide, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with lots of people tangled together. One man is on the ground, holding a fan. Others are dressed in fancy robes and hats, some with long sleeves and wide collars. A woman in a long skirt is also caught in the mess. The colors are mostly black, white, and a little red and brown. The figures look like they’re in motion, but their faces are simple and expressive. The lines are bold and flat, with no shading to show depth. Check out the artist Utagawa Sadahide to see more of his work.
