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Untitled, by Utagawa Toyokuni II, ink, 1830

Untitled

Utagawa Toyokuni II

1830

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1830 ink by Utagawa Toyokuni II, a Romanticism work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Utagawa Toyokuni II
When & what style?
1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This woodblock print depicts a serene landscape with a small house nestled among trees. The scene is set against a backdrop of rain, with diagonal lines of raindrops creating a sense of movement. In the foreground, a cluster of trees stands tall, their branches stretching upwards towards the sky. The print features a muted color palette, with shades of brown, blue, and green dominating the scene. The artist's use of subtle color gradations creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil world of the painting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is home to this beautiful work of art.

About the artist

Portrait of Utagawa Toyokuni II
Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni II

Utagawa Toyokuni II spent his life in Edo, where the buzz of theater and teahouses fed his art.

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