“A Lovely Garland” (Tamakazura), from The Tale of Genji
The image features a traditional Japanese painting with a green floor and gold background. A man sits on the floor, surrounded by four women. He wears a white robe. The four women are dressed in traditional kimonos. Their kimonos display a variety of colors and patterns. Some have long black hair. The background shows a pond with a small boat and trees. Gold clouds are scattered throughout the image. The painting depicts a scene from "The Tale of Genji". A gold-painted fence borders the right side. The image's color palette includes green, gold, red, blue, and black.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 17th century
- Medium:
- Album leaves mounted as a pair of hanging scrolls; ink, gold, silver, and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 554 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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