Scenes from The Tale of Genji: The Royal Outing, Ukifune, and The Gatehouse, 源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」, Tosa Mitsuyoshi, mid-16th–

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Scenes from The Tale of Genji: The Royal Outing, Ukifune, and The Gatehouse, 源氏物語図屏風「御幸」・「浮船」・「関谷」, Momoyama period (1573–1615), mid-16th–early 17th century, Japan, Pair of four-panel folding screens; ink, color, and gold leaf on paper, Image (each screen): 65 1/2 in. × 11 ft. 8 in. ( × cm), Screens, Tosa Mitsuyoshi (Japanese, 1539–1613), These screens, originally mounted on sliding panels, were most likely part of a larger set that enclosed a room. In the central of the right screen, representing “The Royal Outing” chapter, princes and high courtiers approach in procession while falconers and huntsmen rush to hunt

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Size: 6331px × 3011px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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