Scene from the Tale of the Wisteria Robe

The image depicts a scene with a beige background and a darker beige border, featuring black ink drawings and writing. In the bottom right corner, two people are shown from the waist up, both with long, dark hair. The person on the right sits on the floor, while the other appears to be standing or sitting on a higher surface. The individuals wear robes that appear to be traditional Japanese clothing. The background of the image includes various lines and shapes, possibly representing a building or structure, and there are many lines of Japanese text written in black ink throughout. The text and drawings give the image a sense of age and cultural significance, with the title "Scene from the Tale of the Wisteria Robe" and the artist not specified but presumably being Japanese. Overall, the image appears to be a traditional Japanese artwork, possibly a woodblock print or painting, depicting a scene from a classic Japanese tale.

Artwork Details

Dimensions: 1263 × 699 px
Museum Record: View original

Palette

Scene from the Tale of the Wisteria Robe

Artwork Details

You May Also Like