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Untitled

Yanagawa Shigenobu

1828

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e Early 19th Century Floral

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1828 ink by Yanagawa Shigenobu, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Yanagawa Shigenobu
When & what style?: 1828 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, standing in front of a large, rectangular, white screen. She is dressed in a striped kimono with floral patterns and holds a fan in her right hand. A small box with a mouse on top is positioned to her left. The woman's kimono features a mix of colors, including gray, orange, and green, and is adorned with a floral pattern. The screen behind her has Japanese writing on the left side, adding to the cultural context of the scene. The use of bold colors and intricate patterns in this painting reflects the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.