Noblemen Viewing the Nunobiki Waterfall, Episode 87 of the Tales of Ise, first half 17th century, Attributed to Tawaraya Sōtatsu, Japanese, died c. 1640, 9 7/16 × 8 1/4 in. ( × cm) (image)52 1/4 × 15 7/8 in. ( × cm) (mount)17 3/4 × 1 in. ( × cm) (object part, bottom roller), Ink and color on paper, Japan, 17th century, Tawaraya Sōtatsu, one of the founders of the Rinpa School during the early 17th century, was inspired by literary themes and painting styles from Japan's classical past. This album leaf illustrates a scene from the Tales of Ise

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