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Untitled, by Utagawa Toyokuni I, ink, 1796

Untitled

Utagawa Toyokuni I

1796

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1796 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Toyokuni I
When & what style?
1796 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a kimono, walking to the right. He has a sword at his side and is holding a large fan with a floral pattern. The man's kimono is green with a red lining, and he is barefoot. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man and his kimono stand out. The artist of this painting is Utagawa Toyokuni I.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Toyokuni I
Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni I

Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.

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