Boating Episode right of the pair Episodes from the 'Butterflies' Chapter of the Tale of Genji, late 18th century, Tosa Mitsusada, Japanese, 1738 - 1806, 23 7/16 x 68 1/2 in. ( x 174 cm), Ink, color, and gold on paper, Japan, 18th century, This screen, along with its mate, illustrates an episode from 'Butterflies,' chapter 24 of The Tale of Genji, in which Genji organizes springtime festivities in the garden of Murasaki, his favorite consort. This screen shows the noblewomen with their multilayered robes enjoying the garden from exotic pleasure boats with phoenix and dragonhead prows.

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Size: 9940px × 3508px
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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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