Untitled
1797
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
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 page1797
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1797 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, depicting Mountain, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows five women in long robes, walking in a line. Their outfits are bright but simple—soft pinks, dark blues, and gold trim. Some hold umbrellas or fans, and a few carry a child or a bundle. In the background, a calm river runs by, with a mountain rising in the distance. The women’s robes have delicate patterns, and their hairstyles are neatly styled with pins. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, making everything look clean and balanced. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
Toyokuni was a born showman who made sure the energy of Edo’s kabuki stage never faded on paper.
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