Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu in 1895.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu , 1895

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a triptych woodblock print created by Yōshū Chikanobu in 1895, comprising three panels of ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women seated on a red mat, each engaged with an object: a fan and box, a parasol, or a basket. Their elaborate, flower-patterned robes and neatly styled hair suggest a serene, domestic scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employs bold outlines and flat, unshaded colors to define the figures, emphasizing their vibrant attire and poses. The parasol's intricate decoration with green leaves and purple flowers is a notable detail, showcasing Chikanobu's attention to pattern and texture.

History & Provenance

This triptych is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

『浅草観音奉掛額之図』　「扇屋内滝川　富川、粂川、玉川、津川、歌川、清川　め浪、お浪」|A Votive Picture to Be Donated to the Kannon of Asakusa (Asakusa Kannon hō kakegaku no zu), by Takigawa of the Ōgiya, Kamuro Menami and Onami, with Tomikawa, Kumegawa, Tamagawa, Tsugawa, Utagawa, and Kiyokawa, Kitagawa Kikumaro

Artist & collection

Artist

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

Japanese, 1838–1912

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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