

A Disguised Scene from The Tale of Genji (Fūryū Yatsushi Genji), Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no uraba)”
The image shows a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The scene features multiple women dressed in kimonos. On the left, a group of women stand outside; one holds an umbrella. A woman on the far right stands outside a covered area. Inside the covered area, two women look out. One woman sits on a chair on an elevated platform. A bridge and a gate are in the background. The print is in muted colors, including shades of brown, black, and white. The artwork depicts a scene from "The Tale of Genji". The composition is detailed with various figures and architectural elements. The print's color palette and style suggest it is from the Edo period.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1794
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 335 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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