Scenes from the Tale of Genji
Six-panel folding screen with a gold background. The panels are arranged in two rows of three. Hills and trees are painted at the bottom and throughout. The scene depicts multiple buildings with green roofs and white railings. People in traditional Japanese clothing are throughout. The clothing includes red, white, and blue. A few trees have blossoms. A figure lies on the ground on the right. The image shows a traditional Japanese scene. Title: Scenes from the Tale of Genji. Artist: Unknown.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 424 px
- Museum Record
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