Untitled
1880
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1880
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1880 ink by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu, a Impressionism work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows five women in bright, patterned robes standing outdoors. The woman in the center holds a basket of flowers, while the others gesture or look away. Behind them, a rocky hill rises with blooming trees and a bird flying overhead. The colors are bold—reds, purples, and greens—with intricate floral designs on their clothes. The artist used woodblock printing, a traditional Japanese method, to layer colors and details. Notice how the background blends soft colors with sharp outlines, a mix of realism and stylized patterns. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
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