Parody of Murasaki, from "Lavender" (Wakamurasaki), chapter 5 of the Tale of Genji
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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