Genji monogatari (The Tale of Genji)

Description

Hanging scroll painting, ink and colours on paper, depicting a scene from Ch. 17 E-awase of Genji monogatari (The Tale of Genji), Prince Genji and Murasaki looking at sketches from his exile in Suma, with cherry blossom outside: Japan, after Tosa Mitsuoki, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1984.397

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Painting, Hanging scroll

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

18th century

Style / Culture

Tosa School

Materials

Paper

Physical description

Paper