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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshitora

1861

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Horse

Dominant colour

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

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

About this work

This Japanese woodblock print depicts a man leading a horse with a woman riding it. The man is dressed in a black coat, white pants, and a blue hat, while the woman wears a purple top, a red skirt, and blue shoes. The horse is light brown with a yellow bridle and a red saddle blanket. In the background, a mountain rises behind a body of water, with green hills and trees surrounding the scene. The print features a color palette of blues, greens, and reds, with Japanese characters written in red on the top left and right corners. The print's attention to detail and use of color create a vivid scene, inviting the viewer to explore the artist's work. To learn more about the artist's style and techniques, explore the works of Utagawa Yoshitora.