Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Utagawa Toyokuni I in 1795.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Untitled

Utagawa Toyokuni I , 1795

Untitled is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: JP2828
Credit line: Henry L. Phillips Collection, Bequest of Henry L. Phillips, 1939

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Toyokuni I around 1795. The print is made with ink and color on paper and is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an actor, likely from a theatrical performance, standing in the rain. He wears a black robe and white loincloth, and carries a sword and a bundle of straw, conveying a sense of determination.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a dynamic composition, emphasizing the figure and the rain. The dark grey background adds to the overall mood of quiet intensity.