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Morning Glory from Album of Illustrations for the Tale of Genji

Cleveland Museum of Art

Tanaka Hokusai's 'Morning Glory' from the 'Album of Illustrations for the Tale of Genji' shows a captivating scene. The artwork features a serene and detailed depiction of morning glory flowers. The image uses ukiyo-e techniques, a style of Japanese woodblock printing. The composition focuses on the elegant and simple beauty of morning glories, aligning with traditional Japanese aesthetics. The piece is part of a series illustrating 'The Tale of Genji', a classic work of Japanese literature. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the delicate lines and shading, characteristic of Hokusai's work.

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771 × 900 px
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