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Scenes from the Tale of Genji

Tosa School

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese folding screen, known as a byobu, divided into six panels. The dominant background color is a faded gold, with a thin black border around the edges. In the scene, there are numerous figures of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, primarily in shades of red, white, and blue. The people are situated in various settings, including: - A river or pond with a tree on the left side - A grassy hill with trees - A pathway with a person walking - A building or structure - A boat on the water The composition features a mix of: - Green hills and trees - A blue body of water - Traditional Japanese buildings with brown roofs The overall style is characteristic of the Tosa School, a renowned Japanese art school. The artwork illustrates scenes from "The Tale of Genji".

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900 × 425 px
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