A Disguised Scene from The Tale of Genji (Fūryū Yatsushi Genji), Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no uraba)”, Chōbunsai Eishi


A Disguised Scene from The Tale of Genji (Fūryū Yatsushi Genji), Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaves (Fuji no uraba)”, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1794, Japan, Triptych of polychrome woodblock prints; ink and color on paper, A. (left): 14 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. ( x cm), Prints, Chōbunsai Eishi (Japanese, 1756–1829), This triptych presents one of the happiest scenes from The Tale of Genji: a gorgeous operatic pageant of beautiful ladies. Here, Yūgiri, the Shining Prince’s son, has won the love of Kumoinokari, daughter of Tō-no-Chūjū, at a wisteria party


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