Screens within Screens
Golden screen divided into multiple panels with black borders. The panels depict various landscapes and scenes. In the center, a stylized 3D effect formed by overlapping painted panels in shades of green, blue, beige, and grey. On the far left, two panels show a mountain landscape. A large empty gold-colored area dominates the image. The overall design combines traditional motifs with a sense of depth. Artist: Screens within Screens.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold on gilt paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 271 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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