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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshikazu

1860

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1860 ink by Utagawa Yoshikazu, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshikazu
When & what style?: 1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a dramatic scene with a large dragon in the center, its body coiled around a tall structure. The dragon's scales are rendered in shades of blue and gray, while its fiery breath is shown in red and orange hues. The background is a dark, stormy sky with clouds and lightning. In the foreground, a body of water is visible, with waves crashing against the shore. The overall mood of the painting is one of turmoil and energy, with the dragon's powerful presence dominating the scene. For more on the art of capturing dynamic scenes, explore the technique of cross-hatching.