Scene from “Imperial Visit to Rokuhara,” from The Tale of the Heiji Rebellion (Heiji monogatari)

Horizontal rectangular painting depicting a chaotic scene. The scene shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing, some on horseback, others on foot. The people are in a courtyard surrounded by buildings with tiled roofs. The buildings have a multi-level structure with stairs leading up to them. Some individuals are armed with bows and arrows. The color palette is predominantly muted, with shades of brown, beige, and black. A gold patterned border surrounds the scene. The outer frame is dark brown with a lighter green patterned strip at the top and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Handscroll segment mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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