1817
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Untitled is a 1817 ink by Yashima Gakutei, a Romanticism work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman in a dark, hooded robe sitting on a low stool. She holds a yellow bowl with steam rising from it, and three birds perch nearby. The background is simple, with a red mat under her feet and a blue-green cloud-like shape behind her. The poem on the right side is written in Japanese, adding a quiet layer to the scene. The artist used soft colors and careful lines to create a calm, everyday moment. Look up Yashima Gakutei to see more of his delicate prints.
Yashima Gakutei (Japanese: 八島岳亭; c. 1786 – 1868) was a Japanese artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Gakutei is best known for his kyōka poetry and surimono works.
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