Untitled
1798
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1798
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1798 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a Romanticism work, depicting boat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two women in bright kimonos by a wooden railing. One kneels, holding a woven basket, while the other stands, adjusting her sleeve. Behind them, a harbor stretches out with boats floating on calm water. The women’s robes are decorated with floral patterns, and their hair is styled neatly under black hats. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to create a lively scene. Notice how the background boats are drawn with quick, clean lines—this helps the eye focus on the women first. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layered lines.
