Untitled
1804
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni I
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
See the richer artist page1804
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1804 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man and a woman in traditional Japanese clothing. The man is wearing a red robe with a plaid pattern, while the woman is dressed in a gray kimono with a pink sash. The man is holding a black garment, and the woman is kneeling beside him. The scene is set against a dark background, with Japanese characters written in the top-right corner. The overall mood of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
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