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Untitled

Utagawa Yoshitsuya

1844

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Actor

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1844 ink by Utagawa Yoshitsuya, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utagawa Yoshitsuya
When & what style?: 1844 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a dramatic scene with three men in colorful robes. One man in red and blue is lunging forward with a sword, while another man in black and gold is falling backward, clutching his chest. A third man sits calmly in the background, playing a stringed instrument. The bright colors and bold lines make the action feel urgent. Notice how the background buildings and hanging lanterns add depth to the scene. Look up actor next to see how theater and art mixed in Japanese prints.