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Untitled

Utagawa Toyoharu

1780

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century House Human Figure Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1780 ink by Utagawa Toyoharu, a Romanticism work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Toyoharu
When & what style?: 1780 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a busy riverside scene packed with tiny buildings, boats, and winding paths. The colors are mostly soft browns and reds, with a few bright spots like boats on the water. People are scattered everywhere—walking, standing, or working near houses and bridges. The artist packed in so much detail that it’s hard to focus on one thing. Look closely at the tiny figures near the water’s edge—they’re doing everyday tasks, like fishing or trading. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.