The Tale of Genji

The painting depicts a group of people outdoors. Four individuals are shown; two men and two women. The woman on the left wears a white kimono and sits on the ground; she faces left. The man beside her wears a blue kimono and sits on the ground; he faces right. The woman on the right wears a white kimono and sits on a low platform; she faces left. The man beside her wears a yellow kimono and sits on the ground; he faces left. The people all wear traditional Japanese hairstyles and headpieces. The scene includes a tree with white blossoms on the right and a blue river on the left. The background features green hills, brown and green mountains. The painting also features patches of beige on either side with vertical black writing.