
Scenes from the Tale of Genji
The image depicts a six-panel folding screen. The background of the screen is gold with a cloud pattern. The screen shows multiple scenes with buildings in various colors, including white, brown and blue. The buildings have multiple levels and staircases. People are present in the scenes, wearing traditional Japanese clothing in various colors. Some of the people are standing, sitting or walking. Green trees and a white boat on blue water are also visible. The screen has a black border around the edges. The screen is standing on a beige floor against a white wall. The artwork appears to represent "Scenes from the Tale of Genji" by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Six-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 354 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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