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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshiharu

1857

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Acrobat Tree

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1857 ink by Utagawa Yoshiharu, a Impressionism work, depicting Acrobat, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshiharu
When & what style?: 1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows three men in bright, patterned clothes doing a performance. One man is mid-jump, holding a fan and a scroll, while two others sit below—one holding a spinning top, the other waving a fan. The background has pink blossoms and a stage with a lantern. The colors are bold, with blues, reds, and golds standing out. Notice how the jumping man’s face is painted white with black lines, a style that makes him look dramatic. The scene feels lively, like a snapshot of theater in action. Want to learn more? Check out Utagawa Yoshiharu.