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Scenes from The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari gajō)
Tosa Mitsunori
A delicate 17th-century Japanese narrative scene featuring courtly figures within an elegant architectural landscape.
A Lovely Garland (Tamakazura)
Tosa Mitsuyoshi
1607 · Medium Not Listed
An exquisite 17th-century Japanese scene depicting courtly life with vibrant colors and luminous gold leaf.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft yellow, Warm beige, Deep green
About the piece
Created by the celebrated artist Tosa Mitsuyoshi, this painting illustrates the 'Tamakazura' (A Lovely Garland) chapter from the Japanese classic, The Tale of Genji. The work showcases the hallmark Tosa school style, utilizing a high-angle perspective and rich mineral pigments set against a dramatic backdrop of gold leaf clouds.
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