Woman at a balcony The story of Genji (series title) Genji monogatari (series title on object), Seated lady in clothing from the Heian period (794-1185), a large fan in her hand, leaning against the balustrade of a wooden terrace that overlooks the sea. The reference to Uji in the poem identify the lady as Ukifune, from the 51 chapter of The Story of Genji. With two poems., Karyôsai Hokuga (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1820, paper, colour woodcut, h 207 mm × w 183 mm, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a mo

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