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Parody of Murasaki, from "Lavender" (Wakamurasaki), chapter 5 of the Tale of Genji

Kawamata Tsuneyuki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese woman wearing a kimono stands on a veranda. The kimono has a white base with a blue and grey floral pattern, red lining, and gold stripes. She has black hair pulled back. There is a railing behind her and a tree with white blossoms. A small red table holds a black and red object to her left. The background is tan.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
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