The Rebellions of the Hōgen and Heiji Eras
Eight-panel screen with a landscape scene in gold, brown, and green hues. The screen depicts a battle scene with many people and buildings. A large body of water is visible in the background with a mountain range and a triangular-shaped mountain on the left. The dominant color of the screen is gold. The panels are rectangular and divided by thin black lines. A thin green line borders the screen. The background behind the screen is gray. The artwork is titled "The Rebellions of the Hōgen and Heiji Eras" and is by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, gold, and gold leaf on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 598 × 328 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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