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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshifuji

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1861 ink by Utagawa Yoshifuji, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshifuji
When & what style?: 1861 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a group of five men in colorful outfits, tumbling and falling in a playful manner. They are all wearing different colored shirts and pants, with some having hats or other accessories. The men are arranged in a circular pattern, with each one overlapping the next. The background of the image is a light blue color, with some Japanese writing on the left and right sides. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the men are in the midst of a lively game or activity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.