PaintingsJapanese16th century

The Pink (Tokonatsu), Illustration to Chapter 26 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

Artists

Tosa MitsunobuArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

The twenty-sixth of a series of 54 painted album leaves mounted in an album with calligraphic excerpts; ink, color, and gold on paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.3 cm x W. 18.0 cm (9 9/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

Related Artworks

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A Man Laments the Passage of Time (Episode 4) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

Tosa School, Late 16th-early 17th century

One of twelve album leaves; ink, color and gold on paper

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The Broken Wall (Episode 5) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

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Narihira Viewing Nunobiki Falls (Episode 87) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

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The Floating Bridge of Dreams (Yume no Ukihashi), Illustration to Chapter 54 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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Paintings

Wind in the Pines (Matsukaze), Illustration to Chapter 18 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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Paintings

The Picture Contest (Eawase), Illustration to Chapter 17 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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Paintings

Thoroughwort Flowers (Fujibakama), Illustration to Chapter 30 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

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Paintings

The Green Branch (Sakaki), Illustration to Chapter 10 of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari)

Tosa Mitsunobu, Muromachi period, datable to 1509-1510

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Narihira Seeing Snow on Mount Fuji (Episode 9) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

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A Lover's Visit While Cherries Blossom (Episode 17) from the "Tales of Ise" (Ise monogatari)

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