源氏物語画帖「玉鬘」|“A Lovely Garland” (Tamakazura), from The Tale of Genji
The Met
Artist: Tosa Mitsuyoshi 土佐光吉|Konoe Sakihisa 近衛前久(Japanese, 1539–1613)
Date: early 17th century
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Album leaves mounted as a pair of hanging scrolls; ink, gold, silver, and color on paper
Dimensions: Image (a): 9 5/8 × 8 3/8 in. (24.4 × 21.3 cm) Overall with mounting (a): 53 1/4 × 15 11/16 in. (135.3 × 39.8 cm) Overall with knobs (a): 53 1/4 × 17 3/8 in. (135.3 × 44.2 cm) Image (b): 9 7/16 × 8 3/8 in. (24 × 21.2 cm) Overall with mounting (b): 53 1/8 × 15 5/8 in. (135 × 39.7 cm) Overall with knobs (b): 53 1/8 × 17 3/8 in. (135 × 44.1 cm)
Credit Line: Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures in robes within an ornate building, with golden clouds and outdoor scenes
Detailed Description
The image features an ornate interior space partially obscured by golden clouds, with outdoor scenes visible on the right and bottom. The upper left and right corners, and the bottom edge, are dominated by textured golden clouds that appear to float over the scene. In the center, a figure sits upright on a green floor, facing slightly left. This figure wears a white robe with circular patterns and a black cap. To the central figure's left, another figure reclines on a red patterned mat, with long black hair, wearing a white robe with red and black patterns. Below the central figure, three additional figures are seated or reclining on the green floor. The leftmost figure sits with their back to the viewer, wearing a patterned robe. Next to them, a figure in an orange robe also sits with their back to the viewer, facing a low, dark box containing patterned fabrics. To their right, another figure sits facing right, wearing a light green robe, with long black hair. Further right, a fourth figure reclines on a red patterned surface. The interior space is defined by green floors and light-colored architectural elements, including screens and railings. Beyond the interior, on the upper right, a dark blue body of water with white birds is visible, partially covered by golden clouds. On the lower right, green pine trees and bamboo shoots are depicted against a golden background, framed by architectural structures. The perspective is elevated, looking down into the scene.
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