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Scenes from the Tale of Genji
- Museum No.
- AK595
Photo No：214-5030-1
Color type：Color
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| Title | Scenes from the Tale of Genji |
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| Designation | |
| Artist | Attributed to Tosa Mitsumoto |
| Category | Painting (A) |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Muromachi |
| Century | 16th |
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| Materials | |
| Dimensions | (Each) Height 21cm Width 17.6cm |
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This album of The Tale of Genji (J., Genji monogatari) dates back to the late Muromachi period (1392-1573). Although unconfirmed, the work is attributed to Tosa Mitsumoto (?-1569). In any case, it is reasonable to presume that it was completed by a Tosa school artist in the mid-16th century. The work conveys a pleasant, tranquil atmosphere to the viewer, which is unusual for colorful Momoyama-period paintings. Mitsumoto joined the army of lord Oda Nobunaga (1534-82), and died in battle at Tajima in present-day Hyôgo Prefecture.
Japan-Muromachi